IAPK support people who find they are disempowered by systems relating to disability, illness or life circumstances, including people who are experiencing mental health problems or have learning disabilities (including children and young people), dementia, and people who are unpaid Carers, to have their voices heard by providing Independent Advocacy so that they are involved in decisions which affect their lives.
IAPK work in a variety of environments that include the community, education, prison and hospital settings.
IAPK provides confidential and free independent advocacy.
Contact Information:
Phone: 01738 587887
Email: enquiries@iapk.org.uk
Address: 90 Tay Street, Perth, PH2 8NP
Website: iapk.org.uk
Examples How We Can Help:
• Help to prepare for and attend meetings/speak on your behalf.
• Help write letters/make phone calls and source information for you.
• Help to identify what options you have and support you in pursuing them.
• Make sure that your voice and views are heard.
• Treat you as an individual and listen to you only.
Who we can help:
Adults affected by problematic alcohol and drug use and who as a result may feel stigmatised
- Those in the community
- Those in HMP Perth and HMP Castle Huntly
- Attending & supporting Recovery Café’s across Perth & Kinross
- Attending the National Recovery Advocacy Network
Adults, Children and Young People affected by issues relating to their mental health.
- Those detained under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 in Murray Royal Hospital, Rohallion Clinic, Carseview (if Perth & Kinross resident)
- Those experiencing mental health problems or who have a learning disability
Unpaid Carers
Adults going through the Adults with Incapacity process
Adults going through the Adult Support & Protection process including Large Scale Investigations
Children & Young People with Social Work involvement
Children & Young People going through the Children’s Hearing Process
New Scots – asylum seekers and refugees living in hotel accommodation or hostel accommodation in Perth & Kinross
Operating Hours:
Monday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed