During May 2021, the Justice Committee launched an inquiry into Mental Health in Prisons. It seeks to understand the current scale of mental health need in prisons, and to identify what support exists and whether there are any gaps in provision. Read more
The third instalment of my blog on Liberty Protection Safeguards, covering anniversary webinars and updates from the Department of Health and Social Care on issues like the role of the care home manager, regulations and training. Read more
During February & March 2021, the Joint Committee on Human Rights launched an inquiry into the proposed reform of the Mental Health Act. Read more
During 2020, the Justice Committee launched an inquiry into the examining the effectiveness and capacity of the Coroner Service. It looked at whether enough progress has been made in improving bereaved people's experience of the Coroner Service. Read more
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Would you like to help make services better for adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire? You can apply to join The Hertfordshire Learning Disability Co-production Board. Read more
24th to the 30th May is National Epilepsy Week which aims to raise awareness of what epilepsy is, who can be affected and what can be done to support them. Read more
The 20th of May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day - an annual event aimed at getting everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion Read more
POhWER are proud to announce, we have four runners in the Vitality London 10,000 event who are raising money for POhWER’s Community Advocacy projects - Nick, Elizabeth, Linda and Henry. Read more
Get involved with our Spring Clean for POhWER Fundraising campaign! Read more
Our advocate Lynda is running two marathons to fundraise for POhWER Read more