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News

Read the latest news stories relating to POhWER and our work below.

Our CEO appeared on the Charity Chat Podcast

Our CEO appeared on the Charity Chat Podcast

Our CEO Helen Moulinos appeared on the Charity Chat podcast Read more

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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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. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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The second wave preppers - our CEO featured in The Telegraph

The second wave preppers - our CEO featured in The Telegraph

Our CEO Helen Moulinos was featured in an article for The Telegraph, about possibility of a second wave and how we keep our beneficiaries supported and their rights upheld. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Responding to a crisis - POhWER publishes Covid-19 impact report

Responding to a crisis - POhWER publishes Covid-19 impact report

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on people’s lives and we know that many of the people we support are acutely affected. Access to advocacy during these challenging times is more important than ever and we have published this report to demonstrate the creative ways we have found to ensure that vulnerable people still receive the support they need. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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The Power of Advocacy - our CEO Helen Moulinos's interview with The Elder Magazine

The Power of Advocacy - our CEO Helen Moulinos's interview with The Elder Magazine

Our CEO Helen Moulinos was recently interviewed by The Elder Magazine. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Help us to continue our human rights work: Call out for PPE donations

Help us to continue our human rights work: Call out for PPE donations

Are you a corporate or small business who is in a position to donate PPE to POhWER? Read more

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Our impact in 2019-2020

Our impact in 2019-2020

POhWER's Impact Report showcases the amazing work and outcomes delivered through our services and the positive difference they make to people’s lives Read more

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 23rd December, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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Concerns over DNAR orders placed on care home residents

Concerns over DNAR orders placed on care home residents

POhWER is concerned about the inappropriate use of Do not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders during the Covid-19 outbreak Read more

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Emma Jenkins

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ReSPECT and Advocacy

ReSPECT and Advocacy

POhWER have worked together with the Resuscitation council to develop a set of guidelines on how advocacy can support the ReSPECT process. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Emma Jenkins

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A message about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A message about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

POhWER staff are following social distancing advice by working from home but still supporting people remotely including by phone and email Read more

Published: 16th March, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Our CEO appeared on the Charity Chat Podcast

    Our CEO appeared on the Charity Chat Podcast

    Our CEO Helen Moulinos appeared on the Charity Chat podcast

  • 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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