Important Update

We are unable to accept any new Speaking Up referrals at the moment due to capacity. We will be reviewing the situation in Sept 2026. Referrers or Service Users can find alternative support options on the 'Useful Info' section of our website.  

 

We all want to have choice and control over our lives, and to live in a place where we feel we belong and can get involved. However, many Disabled people experience structural barriers that impact our ability to live our lives in ways that we are happy with.

Speaking Up Illustration

 

We can support with: 
  • Difficulties registering with a GP
  • Support to speak up at a GP appointment
  • Support if you been removed from a GP’s register
  • Support to build the confidence to ask for a change in your care or treatment
  • Support with options if you have been refused health care
  • Isolation and loneliness and support to explore options to improve your wellbeing
  • Support to speak up about accessibility issues within health care and services
  • Support around the extra cost of disability and its impact on your health and wellbeing

 

Referrals will only be accepted if there is a particular issue, and we can establish what you would like the outcome of our work together to be. This will be discussed clearly at our first appointment. We do not provide long term and ongoing support.

We currently have an 8 week wait for an appointment. 

 

Speaking Up Workshops

We will host Speaking Up Workshops where we (Disabled people) come together and increase our self-advocacy skills. Keep an eye on our events calendar. 

 

Other information

  • If you would like information and advice on accessing statutory mental health care. In Merton, this is provided by South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust. 
  • We do not provide support with NHS complaints. This service is provided by VoiceAbility.
  • If your health question or concern relates to St Helier Hospital or Epsom Hospital, please contact the relevant Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
  • If your health question or concern relates to South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, please contact PALS. 
  • If you are currently detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or have been discharged subject to a Community Treatment Order, please contact VoiceAbility.