This can vary. We can not guarantee to work with someone straight away for long or short-term advocacy. However if there are no short-term advocates available we will sign post someone to another organisation that may be able to help them. Long-term advocacy can take some time as a development worker will get to know the partner first and will […]

Simply contact the office and we will discuss advocacy and then if appropriate arrange to meet the person who has been referred.

Anyone can make a referral to Dunfermline Advocacy, so someone can refer themselves or ask someone to do it for them.

Up until October 2013, people over 16 with a learning disability living in West Fife. From October 2013  this will be widened to vulnerable people in Fife, aged 16 or above, who are affected by: disability, chronic illness, dementia, mental illness, learning disability or personality disorder, who are unable to safeguard their own well-being, rights, care or other interests.

The development worker will aim to match people with common interests and who will feel comfortable with each other. Any problems can be discussed with your development worker – they are always there to support you.