Read the story of a young man, Joaquim, who has severe Autism, a Learning Difficulty and Cerebral Palsy and needed support around a change of accommodation. Shared as part of World Autism Awareness Day 2021. Read more
Chloe Baxter shares her experience of running 100 miles to fundraise for POhWER Read more
Mabel is seventy three years old and asked for support to make a complaint against her GP Practice after her cancer treatment was delayed. Read more
POhWER Advocate, Tamara received an urgent call about Lynn, who has Autism and a learning disability and was in a care home. Read more
Carol's experience of Mental illness and the support she has found from the EmPOhWER groups Read more
After her mother died Bridget felt her whole world had been ripped apart. Peer advocacy provided support and friendship and gave her confidence Read more
When Johnathan’s son died his social worker contacted HertsHelp for information about organisations which could support him. Read more
Tara is on a very low income, she contacted HertsHelp because she was worried about paying her quarterly bills and replacing her daughter’s broken cot Read more
Abraham has dementia. After he was found wandering in his neighbourhood a decision had to be made about whether he could carry on living at home Read more
Lisa’s aunt referred her to HertsHelp because she was concerned about her home environment and a reduction in her Personal Independence Payment Read more
When Laura was detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act an advocate supported her to raise concerns about her medication Read more
Joanne has Huntingdon’s disease. She was moved to a care home which met her physical needs but the activities were not suitable for a 41 year old Read more