Vocal Advocacy

23/04/2026

An interesting read

It has been several years since a replacement for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards was proposed, but still the existing system is in place – so what is the future for the DoLS and the people who are subject to them?

21/04/2026

At their latest meeting the Torbay members talked about what makes a good presentation.
They brought in something special to tell the group about to practise their public speaking.
Everyone did a great job 🙌👏🫶

21/03/2026

How do we shift from crisis led care to community based support ?

We're super excited Alexis Quinn is speaking about how to end inappropriate detention of people with learning disabilities and autistic people at our webinar on 29 April. How do we shift from crisis-led institutional care to community-based support?
Find out more and book a free place at http://bit.ly/4l5OC3P

21/03/2026

You have until 28th May to have your say on Personal Independence payments .........

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-call-for-evidence

The Timms Review has issued a call for evidence regarding the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), focusing on how to ensure it is fair for the four million recipients.

19/03/2026

We're growing our professional community over on Linked IN !
Follow us for insights, updates and opportunities.......

https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-advocacy-devon

Vocal Advocacy | 11 followers on LinkedIn. An Independent Advocacy Service supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Cognitive Difficulties | An Independent Advocacy Services providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities and Cognitive Difficulties living in Devon. We have been....

03/03/2026

Have your say !

💬Have your say on Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Join our Policy Shapers, and help us tell the Government what life is really like for people with a learning disability, and what needs to change.

This month we'll ask you about the government’s review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) led by Sir Stephen Timms.

The Government’s review is going to explore if the money from PIP helps to support disabled people to live independently.
We want to hear what you think, so we can share your views with decision makers and help make PIP better in the future.

Make your voice heard: https://brnw.ch/21x0hQO

03/03/2026

The latest NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Programme newsletter, number 21. Written in easy read and plain English.
The topics are:
-Learning disability register
-Sepsis
-STOMP and STAMP standards
Please share this link widely with people who you think would like to read it and find it useful. https://www.england.nhs.uk/.../get-involved/newsletters/

03/02/2026

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Please click on 'enter now' and complete a short form to nominate Vocal, we could win £1000!
Many thanks 🙏

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23/12/2025

19/12/2025

The new Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent, meaning it is now law. This provides the legal framework to detain and treat people in a mental health crisis who are at risk of harm to themselves or others.

12/12/2025

At their final meeting of the year the Torbay members had fun and got creative 🎄⭐🎁✨
Thanks to Co-ordinate, Paignton for the donation of art materials

03/12/2025

We would like to celebrate the valuable work of our members - they support us with fundraising, being Vocal about Vocal, help us to interview new staff, give presentations on their work, help us plan for the future and much more.... they are at the centre of all the work that we do and add enormous value. 🙏🙏🙏