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Kids Fun Run for POhWER

Join us for POhWER's first charity kids run in February! Read more

POhWER held Jolly Jumper Day

POhWER held a Jolly Jumper Day on Friday 20th December. Read more

Human Rights Day 2019

Human Rights Day is held annually on the 10th December to promote and protect the rights and dignity of all people everywhere. Read about how Paul was supported to have his voice heard. Read more

Coffee Morning held to raise money for POhWER and Macmillan Cancer Support

On Friday 6th December, our HertsHelp team at Hertlands House held a Coffee Morning to raise funds for POhWER and Macmillan Cancer Support. Read more

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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

Community Manager Linda Baxter held 80's disco fundraising night

On the 23rd November, Linda one of our Community Managers organised an 80’s disco to raise money and awareness for POhWER. Read more

Carers Rights Day 2019

21st November is Carers Rights Day. We are sharing stories of advocates empowering carers through their rights. Read more

POhWER Fundraising Officer's sponsored walk

This Halloween, Steph Bullock, our Fundraising Officer took to the streets and canals of Birmingham to raise money and awareness for POhWER. Read more

Virgin Money London Marathon 2020

POhWER Advocate Becky Bradley will be running the London Marathon for POhWER on Sunday 26th April 2020. Read more

POhWER shortlisted for a national charity award

POhWER has been shortlisted for the UK-wide Charity Today Awards 2019. Read more

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Kids Fun Run for POhWER

Join us for POhWER's first charity kids run in February!

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy drop ins - Haringey

Do you live in Haringey? Do you or someone you know have an issue or complaint about any aspect of your #NHS care or treatment?

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy drop ins - Hillingdon

Do you live in Hillingdon? Do you or someone you know have an issue or complaint about any aspect of your #NHS care or treatment?

Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Launch Event

We are excited to announce our Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Launch Event is on 3rd February 2020 and we want you to attend!

NHS Complaints Advocacy is a free, independent and confidential service which can support anyone who is unhappy with their NHS care or treatment 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.

Make a referral

If you or someone you know needs support, you can make a referral to our services now.

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.

Central and East of England

We provide services across nine local authorities in Central and East of England, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.

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. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.

NHS Complaints Advocacy self-help materials

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 in five local authorities in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.

West Midlands

We provide services across seven local authorities in the West Midlands, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.