Hertfordshire

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POhWER was founded in Hertfordshire in 1996. 

We offer the following services in Hertfordshire:

We deliver services in the county in partnership with a wide range of voluntary sector organisations; including:


How do I get support from an advocate?

To make a referral to the advocacy services in Hertfordshire, you can download the forms below:

If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice and support in your area, you can contact us on 0300 456 2370 or email [email protected]


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Other useful information

Learning disabilities - help with your health

The Learning disabilities - help with your health website supports people with a learning disability (and their carers) to access help with their health. 

The website currently includes:

  • Easy-read Leaflets regarding Learning Disability Nursing Services and what they can do to help you
  • Information regarding Annual Health Checks
  • Information regarding Purple Folders
  • List of Purple Star Services in Hertfordshire. (The Purple Star a quality kite mark and is offered to all health providers who are willing to review their service, to undertake training and improvements to provide a reasonably adjusted, equitable service for people with a Learning Disability).
  • A section on ‘How to Stay Healthy’


Cuckooing - what is it? and how to report it

Cuckooing is where criminals take over the home of a vulnerable person to use it as a base for their activities.

If you suspect someone is a victim of Cuckooing please report it.

To find out more about Cuckooing or to find out how to report please visit the Hertfordshire County Council - What is Cuckooing? page

News in Hertfordshire

Read all about what POhWER has been up to recently in Hertfordshire