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Sam's story - advocacy support

Sam's story - advocacy support

Sam is in his sixties and has mobility issues following a stroke. He was referred to POhWER during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Interview with POhWER Advocate Emmett Holden-Carter

Interview with POhWER Advocate Emmett Holden-Carter

Emmett works as an Independent Mental Health Advocate with POhWER. Read all about his journey to how he became interested in Advocacy to now supporting clients as an IMHA. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Carol's story - EmPOhWER group

Carol's story - EmPOhWER group

Carol's experience of Mental illness and the support she has found from the EmPOhWER groups Read more

Published: 11th February, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Bridget's story - EmPOhWER group

Bridget's story - EmPOhWER group

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

Published: 13th December, 2019

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Johnathan's story - HertsHelp

Johnathan's story - HertsHelp

When Johnathan’s son died his social worker contacted HertsHelp for information about organisations which could support him. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Tara's story - HertsHelp

Tara's story - HertsHelp

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

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Abraham's story - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

Abraham's story - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

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

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
Lisa's story - HertsHelp

Lisa's story - HertsHelp

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

Published: 17th July, 2019

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Laura's story - IMHA support

Laura's story - IMHA support

When Laura was detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act an advocate supported her to raise concerns about her medication Read more

Published: 9th September, 2016

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Joanne's story – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

Joanne's story – Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

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

Published: 7th September, 2016

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Debbie's story - Community Advocacy

Debbie's story - Community Advocacy

Debbie was unhappy that her care package was being cut and did not think her social worker was listening to her Read more

Published: 20th May, 2016

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Nabila’s Story – Community Advocacy

Nabila’s Story – Community Advocacy

Read how POhWER supported Nabila to stay in her own home and keep her independence. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2016

Updated: 16th August, 2019

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Community Advocate

    Community Advocate

    Home Based: East Sussex Job reference: 1 Fixed term contract: 6 - 12 months Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Salary: £12,000 - £13,462.80 – (full time equivalent £20,000.00 to £22,438.00 + Benefits (dependen

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    Our CEO appeared on the Charity Chat Podcast

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  • Would you like to be a Volunteer Community Advocate  in Oxfordshire?

    Would you like to be a Volunteer Community Advocate in Oxfordshire?

    In Oxfordshire we are looking to recruit volunteers who share our core values and want to support vulnerable adults across Oxfordshire to be heard. Our community advocacy service is provided by volunteers who give their time to support their community.

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

    International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

    3rd of December 2020 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read our client story of how we support people with disabilities to have their voices heard and their needs met.

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  • NHS Complaints Advocacy

    NHS Complaints Advocacy

    NHS Complaints Advocacy supports people who are thinking about making a complaint about treatment funded by the NHS

  • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

    Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

    Independent Mental Health Advocacy supports people to understand and exercise their rights under the Mental Health Act

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

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

  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy supports people who are not able to make certain decisions about their lives for themselves

  • Central and East of England

    POhWER provides services across nine local authority areas in Central and East of England, helping people to get their voices heard.

  • London

    We provide services across London, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.

  • Who we are

    POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing free and independent information, advice and advocacy

  • Southern England

    POhWER provides services across four local authority areas in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard

  • West Midlands

    POhWER provide services across seven local authority areas in the West Midlands, helping people to get their voices heard

  • Feedback

    Feedback

    Tell us what you think about our services. POhWER takes feedback seriously and we use it as part of our commitment to continually improving our services.

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