Children & Young People.
Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross support children and young people up to 18 years of age who have either a learning disability, autism or experience mental health issues and who feel they would like advocacy support.
It can be difficult for children and young people to be heard, included and respected due to barriers and imbalances of power. An independent advocate can support them to navigate the systems and ensure their rights are upheld. We can support a child or young person by speaking for them or being by their side while they speak, to make sure their views are heard and they understand the information being given to them.
Children & Young People Leaflet
Download a copy of our Children & Young People Leaflet which is a useful guide explaining how we can help with:
- Meetings at school – ASN Additional Support Needs
- Meetings to do with your care and health – Social Work, Childrens’ Hearing System and Mental Health Services
- Finding information for you
- Writing letters and making phone calls
- Making sure your views are heard
- Helping you to understand statutory processes
- Accessing a solicitor
Useful Links
| PKC Children & YP Directory of Services | Visit Website |
| Children’s Hearing Scotland | Visit Website |
| Children & YP’s Commissioner | Visit Website |
| Getting it Right for Every Child | Visit Website |
| Children & Young People Act | Visit Website |
| Scottish Government Information | Visit Website |
| The United Nations Rights of the Child | Visit Website |
| Children’s Law Society | Visit Website |
