Providing a free and independent representative advocacy service to adults with disabilities across Ireland.

Mental health case studies

The following case studies highlight the importance of independent advocacy for people with mental health issues. Independent Advocacy changes lives. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://advocacy.ie/app/uploads/2026/04/Maria-landscape.mp4"][/video] [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://advocacy.ie/app/uploads/2026/04/Paul-landscape-1.mp4" ...

Tony

Safeguarding

My name is Tony, and in recent years I have faced a number of issues which I was supported to deal with by an advocate. My issues included a lack of support services and difficulties in my living arrangements. I felt I was being bullied by a younger family member who I lived with, and this caused me stress and anxiety which led to me being restricted in accessing the co...