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Action for Advocacy Website full of information about advocacy in general and including a directory of advocacy organisations in England and Wales.
Bath and North East Somerset County Council
Bath MIND provide advocacy for people with mental health problems in Bath, including older people with dementia and their carers. There is also a drop in facility on Tuesdays between 11am and 2pm. Tel: 01225 464 656 Address:35 Old Market Street Bristol BS2 0EZ
Bristol MIND provide advocacy for people with mental health problems in Bristol. 0117 980 0376
ICAS (Independent Complaints Advocacy Service) provides advocacy for people making a complaint about the health service.
Local Government Ombudsman is an independent, impartial and free service. The Ombudsmen can investigate complaints about how the council has done something. If you are unhappy with the way your complaint has progressed you can consult the LGO. Advice Line 0845 602 1983
National Health Service Complaints Guide from the Citizens Advice Bureau about how to complain about health care (see also ICAS)
South Gloucestershire County Council