The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) promotes, supports and defends the principles and practice of independent advocacy across Scotland. This newsletter provides an update on the progress of the SIAA. Points of interest include advocacy and the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; health and safety information; details about the Scottish Human Rights Trust; a conference on protecting vulnerable adults; stress and mental health in the workplace; the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002; and information about a survey conducted in Glasgow which looked at asylum seekers and mental health problems.
