We at POhWER are proud to announce we have appointed Dr Felix Davies as our new Chief Executive. Read more
Find out what advocacy is, what the different types of advocacy are and how an advocate can help Read more
POhWER's impact goes beyond supporting our clients to resolve their issues. Find out all about the impact we have had on our clients across the country. Read more
help empower future generations of vulnerable, marginalised and socially excluded people to get their voices heard and rights upheld Read more
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 deliver high quality advocacy, information and advice services empowering people to have a voice and to make a real difference to their lives.We are a charity and the advocacy, information and advice services we provide are free, independent and confidential.As an independent organisation we are separate from the government, local councils and the NHS and we always put the wishes and needs of the people we work with first.
Find out what advocacy is, what the different types of advocacy are and how an advocate can help
You can make a referral to POhWER services by completing one of the forms on this page or by calling 0300 456 2370
We work in partnership with three organisations to provide advocacy to deaf people to have their voice heard.
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.
POhWER advocate Ed Boait discusses how charities can support people with schizophrenia into paid and volunteer roles. Read more
“Working as an advocacy manager has helped me to give something back to the community”. Read more
I would definitely recommend becoming an advocate - this role is an opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and in communities Read more