Advice and advocacy
People First (Self Advocacy)
People First is a national organisation run and led by people with learning difficulties. We aim to raise awareness of the rights of people with learning difficulties, develop the skill base of self-advocacy groups and individuals, and make sure that their voices are heard at government policy level.
Ruils
Ruils is a user-led charity based in the London Borough of Richmond. We work with the elderly, adults and children with disabilities and long term health and mental health conditions to help them stay independent and connected to their community. We offer advice, advocacy and practical support to enable individuals to have choice and control over the support that they need to live the life of their choice.
Stay Safe East
Stay Safe East works to tackle hate crime and harassment, domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse against Deaf and disabled people.We support clients to keep safe and move on from abuse. We work to ensure that disabled victims and survivors get justice and resolution, and to change policy and practices.