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Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a charitable organisation that prides itself on its independence and effective delivery of advocacy to people who find themselves experiencing mental health issues.

Much of the work that we do is understandably confidential but this news section will provide updates and feedback on stories that we can share with you.

National Lottery funding will expand Advocacy Support Cymru’s (ASC’s) Specialist Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

04.04.2024

We are delighted to announce an application for funding from the The National Lottery Community Fund Cymru to support our Learning Disabilities and Autism service has also been ...

ASC’s Service User Programme gets funding help from Welsh Government

03.04.2024

We are delighted to announce a funding bid to support our Gyda'n Gilydd (Together) Service User Programme has been successful. The grant worth nearly £25k will go towards ...

Blog: National Advocacy Conference 2023 – Being part of something special, the power of the Advocate

29.11.2023

Rhiannydd Edwards (2nd left in group pic), Independent Mental Health Advocate at Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC), Cardiff reflects on her attendance at the 2-day event Advocates from across ...

2023 New Year, New Service – Introducing Specialist Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

03.01.2023

We are now able to take referrals for our new Specialist Advocacy for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. The service provides non-statutory advocacy for adults who have ...

Blog: A reflection on the role that human rights play in an independent advocacy practice

18.11.2022

Steffan Phillips, Community & Independent Mental Health Advocate at Advocacy Support Cymru, Swansea I came to independent advocacy through being a family advocate for my autistic younger brother ...

My Path to Advocacy

03.11.2021

Chris Lerwell, IMCA at Advocacy Support Cymru, Cardiff Advocacy Awareness Week 1 – 7 November The first week of November marks Advocacy Awareness Week. ASC is raising awareness ...