Welcome to Dundee Independent Advocacy Support (DIAS)

Independent advocacy offers people the opportunity to take control over their own lives by enabling them to exercise choice based on their own needs and wishes and to have their views heard and responded

We provide independent advocacy for people in the City of Dundee

ARE OVER THE AGE OF 65

Vulnerable people living in the Dundee area who are aged 65 or over and require help.

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Those living with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.

DEMENTIA

People with symptoms associated with a severe decline in memory or other thinking skills.

LEARNING & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Those with a physical or learning condition that significantly impairs their daily living.

We also accept referrals on behalf of individuals who fall under any of these categories.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

439

Volunteers

8327

Number of partners

23156

Individual issues we supported

20

Years of service to Dundee

MAKE A DONATION

Any donation, however small, is crucial to keeping our services going.
If you would like to donate, either as a one-off or a regular monthly/annual sum, click here.

TESTIMONIALS

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Our Service, Volunteer News, Training Dates, Job Vacancies And Much More...

Coronavirus Update

25/08/20

Due to the changing situation with COVID-19, DIAS is gradually reintroducing face to face work and also continuing with phone or visual support.  We are still taking referrals through our normal processes and will endeavor, where we can, to agree alternative digital solutions to offer support if required.

You can contact us by phone on 01382 205515, leave a message and we can ring you back if needed.