Statutory, community and peer‑led options—find the right support to have your voice heard.
Support for you
Advocacy services fall into statutory schemes (you’re legally entitled to them) and community or peer advocacy (extra local support).
Disability Together delivers statutory advocacy via the Devon Advocacy Consortium. These are the different types of advocacy we provide:
Who it’s for
Adults lacking capacity with no suitable family/friends.
When it applies
Best‑interests decisions on serious medical treatment or long‑term accommodation.
Who it’s for
Anyone detained or subject to conditions under the Mental Health Act.
When it applies
During detention, Conditional Discharge or Conditional Treatment.
Who it’s for
People assessed under the Care Act 2014 with “substantial difficulty”.
When it applies
Best‑interests decisions on serious medical treatment or long‑term accommodation.
Who it’s for
Anyone making a complaint about an NHS service.
When it applies
At any stage of the NHS complaints process.
All advocacy is:
See how our Devon-based advocates listen, represent and guide you through meetings, referrals and practical next steps.
Discover how advocacy empowers you to express your wishes and influence decisions about your health, care and support.
We are not a crisis service.
If you feel you might harm yourself or are in immediate danger, call 999.