Independent Advocacy is a way to help people have a stronger voice and to have as much control as possible over their own lives. As an independent charity AdvoCard is separate from organisations that provide other types of services. We are not part of the Council, the NHS, or the Scottish Government, though they fund some of our services.

CAPS provides collective and individual advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian.

Citizens Advice provides advice on any subject - by phone, online and face to face, as well as home visits for people with reduced mobility.

Specialising in mental health and incapacity law. Experienced in all aspects of Scots Civil Law, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Family and Child Law.

A guide to managing a successful return to work and your rights at work.
If you have bipolar and you are finding it hard either to get work, or to do your work when you're there, you're not alone.

Legal Services Agency (LSA) is a Scottish Law Centre and Charity committed to defending legal rights and using the law to effect social change.

We do this primarily through providing legal advice, assistance and representation to those who need it most. We believe that everyone is entitled to specialist legal advice when they need it and to have the right expert on their side when things go wrong.

The Free Legal Advice Centre provides student-led clinics from the Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education Department.

The Mental Health Commission for Scotland protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

A free benefits calculator to find out what you're entitled to.

This guidance explains some differences in laws and practices in other countries as they relate to mental health.

Factors that affect your mental health during travel: Your mental and physical health before and during a trip usually affect how well you cope with travel.

Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act.