We have new services in Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall

As of the 1^st April 2016, we have been providing Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) in Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall. For more information about the role of an IMCA and the service please click the following link: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) service

We have also been providing the Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) in Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall. For more information about the IMHA service please click the following link: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service

In Walsall we have also been providing the NHS Complaints Advocacy service, further information can be found on the following link: NHS Complaints Advocacy service

We continue to provide the Community Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy and NHS Complaints Advocacy in Sandwell.

Latest

Volunteer as a Peer Advocacy Group Facilitator in Nottingham

Volunteer with POhWER by running a peer advocacy group that supports people affected by mental health living in the community.
Independent Advocate

Independent Advocate Home Based – Medway, Kent Role no. 37 Contract Type: Fixed term – 12 month contract Hours: Part-Time – 18.5 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed, working between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Salary: £11,250.00 - £12,811.50 per annum, pro rata (Full-Time Equivalent £22,500.00 - £25,623.00 per annum) + Benefits
Roger's story - HertsHelp

Roger is 75 years old and lives in a three-bedroom social housing property. He had been admitted to hospital following a fall on the steps outside his property which caused an injury to his ribs. Roger was referred to HertsHelp by the nurse in charge of the ward he was being treated on at Watford General Hospital as a hospital discharge case. The nurse had become aware that Roger’s property was in a bad state.
Peer Advocacy Groups across Nottingham

POhWER Nottingham are providing Peer Advocacy Groups across Nottingham. These groups are called the EmPOhWER groups, which are confidential, free and non-judgemental.

Autism Awareness Week

April 1st - 7th is Autism Awareness Week. Find out how POhWER support people with autism.
World Bipolar Day 2019

30th March is World Bipolar Day. POhWER support people with Bipolar disorder to speak up for themselves and have a voice.
Nutrition and Hydration Week

The 11th to the 17th of March is Nutrition and Hydration Week.
Mental Capacity Amendment Bill

This Bill proposes amendments to the protections available to safeguard our most vulnerable clients, including those with advanced dementia, severe learning disability, mental ill-health or brain injury.
POhWER and NYAS partnership awarded UK-wide advocacy contract

We are delighted to announce that POhWER, in a partnership with NYAS, has been awarded a UK-wide advocacy contract with The Priory Group commencing in February 2019.
Independent Review of the Mental Health Act final report

On 6 December the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published its final report.
Vintage Coffee Morning in Aston

An amazingly well organised vintage coffee morning took place to raise money for POhWER in Aston Village Hall Stevenage on 2nd November.
EmPOhWER Nottingham event

EmPOhWER Nottingham: empowering people through advocacy’ event was held at the Pearson centre in Beeston on 19th October.
Shout About It 2018 Hertfordshire

The fifth annual Shout About It event took place on 18th October and was a big success.
X Runner Wild Warrior obstacle course

Nick Murphy, Community Manager & Mrs Murphy took on the X Runner Wild Warrior obstacle course to raise funds for POhWER

NHS Complaints Advocacy

NHS Complaints Advocacy can support anyone who is unhappy with the care or treatment they or someone they know has received from the NHS and is thinking about making a complaint. Read more about this service.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

An IMHA is an independent advocate who is specially trained to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act to support people to understand their rights under the Act and participate in decisions about their care and treatment. Read more about this service.
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Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) can support someone who is not able to make certain decisions about their lives for themselves and has no suitable family or friends to speak for them. Read more about this service.
Central and East of England

We provide services across nine county councils/local authorities of Central and East of England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
London

We provide services across London that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide services in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
What we do

POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
NHS Complaints Advocacy resources

POhWER NHS Complaints Advocacy Self Help Information for NHS Complaints Process. For those who wish to make a complaint about an NHS service they or one of their family or friends received we have a special NHS Complaints Advocacy Service self help pack.
Southern England

We provide services across six boroughs of Southern England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
West Midlands

We provide services across seven boroughs of West Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.