EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)

EARS provides independent advocacy to people living in the Lothians.

We can:

assist people to speak up and ensure their voices are heard
provide accessible information so people can make informed choices
enable people to gain control over their situations and lives
help people to understand and protect their rights
listen, hear, respect and act with only that person in mind

We provide independent advocacy to the following groups of people:

West Lothian:

Older people (65+)
Adults (16+) with a physical disability and/or acquired brain injury
Adults (16+) who have survived a stroke
Adults (16+) with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism

Midlothian:

Older people (65+)
Adults (16+) with a physical disability and/or acquired brain injury
Adults (16+) who have survived a stroke

East Lothian:

Older people (65+)
Adults (16+) with a physical disability and/or acquired brain injury
Adults (16+) who have survived a stroke

Edinburgh:

Adults (16+) who have survived a stroke

Services Offered

Adult Protection
Elder Abuse Support
Self-Directed Support