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Stories

Melvin's story

Melvin's story

Read how POhWER advocate supported Melvin who has Learning Disabilities and Down’s Syndrome, be involved in a best interest decision about his medical treatment. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2022

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Kirsty's story

Kirsty's story

Read how POhWER supported Kirsty who has dementia and was referred to POhWER’s Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy service. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Bastian's story

Bastian's story

Read how POhWER supported Bastian who had a bad fall which caused a brain injury and was referred to POhWER for support from an advocate. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Nicholas’ Story - Young People's Mental Health

Nicholas’ Story - Young People's Mental Health

Read about how an IMHA helped 17 year old Nicholas request Section 17 leave from hospital so he could attend his father's birthday. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2021

Author: Emma Jenkins

Ryan's Story - Schizophrenia Awareness

Ryan's Story - Schizophrenia Awareness

Find out how a POhWER advocate supported Ryan to make positive changes to his life Read more

Published: 25th July, 2021

Author: Emma Jenkins

Tyler's Story - Schizophrenia Awareness

Tyler's Story - Schizophrenia Awareness

Find out how a POhWER advocate supported Tyler to voice his needs and wishes. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2021

Author: Emma Jenkins

Human Rights in everyday life

Human Rights in everyday life

No matter who you are or what your background is human rights are part of everyday life. Watch our videos to see how POhWER supports people just like you to uphold their rights in their everyday lives. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

I Did A 100 Mile Run For POhWER

I Did A 100 Mile Run For POhWER

Chloe Baxter shares her experience of running 100 miles to fundraise for POhWER Read more

Published: 16th March, 2021

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Lynn's story - advocacy support

Lynn's story - advocacy support

POhWER Advocate, Tamara received an urgent call about Lynn, who has Autism and a learning disability and was in a care home. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2021

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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: 26th May, 2021

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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

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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  • Independent Advocate (Bank Staff)

    Independent Advocate (Bank Staff)

    Bank Worker position with regular travel across Bath and North East Somerset

  • Independent Advocate

    Independent Advocate

    Part time, permanent position based around Bath and North East Somerset

  • Relevant Person’s Paid Representative

    Relevant Person’s Paid Representative

    Full time, permanent contract position in West Sussex

  • Independent Advocate

    Independent Advocate

    Full time, permanent contract with travel around Suffolk

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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

  • 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 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

  • 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 seven 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Community Advocacy

    Community Advocacy

    Community Advocacy is for people who need support to deal with an issue they are facing and want help to speak up for themselves or be listened to.

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