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POhWER's Annual 2021 Survey on British Human Rights

POhWER’s first annual public digital survey canvassing the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of the British general public on Human Rights. Read more
What message is the Government sending about commitment to Human Rights?

This week’s headlines have been confusing and worrying. The signal which the government seems to be sending to the public on the subject of commitment to ECHR and human rights in British life is a cause for concern - especially for an advocacy charity like ourselves. Read more
POhWER responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry “The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications"

POhWER has submitted recommendations to the Joint Committee of Human Rights informed by our beneficiaries lived experiences of the circumstances and problems impacting their human rights and quality of life. Read more
Government guidance on COVID 19 testing circumvents human rights for people who lack mental capacity

POhWER’s Chief Executive talks about the impact of Covid-19 testing on people lacking mental capacity and the implications of the guidance. Read more

Welcome to POhWER

We help people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.

Our mission is to empower people to have a voice and make a real difference to their lives. We do this by speaking for them when they can't and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.

We are a charity and the advocacy, information and advice services we provide are free, independent and confidential.

London Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS)

The London Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service supports anyone thinking about making a complaint about treatment funded by the NHS.

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You can make a referral to POhWER services by completing one of the forms on this page or by calling 0300 456 2370

Guidance about Advocacy during Coronavirus

How are advocacy services continuing to support people during coronavirus? Read useful information about this and other related subjects

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Our Impact 2019-2020

55,591	people supported
97,083	issues supported
253,216	contacts received by our Help Hubs

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Each year, more and more vulnerable people need us to help them speak up and be heard. To help them, we need you to help us. Donate now and help us change a vulnerable person's life for the better.

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Latest News

Empohwer Gloucestershire to Run Four Online Advocacy Workshops for Adult Carers

Empohwer Gloucestershire will be running four online advocacy workshops for adult carers in March Read more
Race Equality Week 2021 - Day 7

Day 7 of Race Equality Week. Read some of our client stories which demonstrate how POhWER supports people from a diverse range of ethnic communities to uphold their rights. Read more
Race Equality Week 2021

Race Equality Week is 1st to the 7th of February 2021. Read some of our client stories which demonstrate how POhWER supports people from a diverse range of ethnic communities to uphold their rights. Read more

Latest Events

100 mile run for POhWER

POhWER's Digital Fundraising and Campaigns Officer Ben Baxter and his sister are each running 100 miles for POhWER Read more
Lynda - our Marathon Running Advocate

Our advocate Lynda is running two marathons to fundraise for POhWER Read more

Welcome to POhWER

Our Impact 2019-2020

55,591

97,083

253,216

Donate

Latest News

Latest Events