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News

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

POhWER wins Most Innovative Health & Social Care Advocacy Award

POhWER wins Most Innovative Health & Social Care Advocacy Award

POhWER recognised by GHP with the 2025 Most Innovative Health & Social Care Advocacy Award for exceptional contributions to the industry. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2025

Updated: 21st October, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

POhWER thanks Chair of Trustees for outstanding contribution as new Chair steps up

POhWER thanks Chair of Trustees for outstanding contribution as new Chair steps up

POhWER thanks Antony Kildare for his leadership as he steps down as Chair and welcomes Robert Templeton as the new Chair. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

Martha’s Rule now live at every acute hospital in England

Martha’s Rule now live at every acute hospital in England

Martha’s rule, a key patient safety initiative, which lets NHS patients and families request an urgent review of their care is now fully implemented across all 210 acute hospitals in England. Read more

Published: 16th September, 2025

Updated: 18th March, 2026

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

POhWER publishes it's Impact Report 2024-2025

POhWER publishes it's Impact Report 2024-2025

The report shows the vital role advocacy plays in keeping people safe with more than 400 safeguarding concerns raised. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2025

Updated: 29th August, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

POhWER wins Mental Health Award

POhWER wins Mental Health Award

POhWER have been named as the winner of the Most Dedicated Disability Support Solutions Provider 2025 – Hertfordshire Award at the Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Awards for 2025. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2025

Updated: 3rd October, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Importance of independent advocacy highlighted at Suffolk All Age Advocacy event

Importance of independent advocacy highlighted at Suffolk All Age Advocacy event

We took part in the successful event earlier this month in conjunction with three other organisations that welcomed people from across Suffolk to learn more about the vital work they do in the area. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2024

Updated: 1st November, 2024

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Ed Boait: My mission in life is to get people living with Schizophrenia employed

Ed Boait: My mission in life is to get people living with Schizophrenia employed

POhWER advocate Ed Boait discusses how charities can support people with schizophrenia into paid and volunteer roles. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2024

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Advocacy as a career - Jason

Advocacy as a career - Jason

“Working as an advocacy manager has helped me to give something back to the community”. Read more

Published: 19th August, 2024

Updated: 8th April, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

There is a role for everyone to work in advocacy - Jayne

There is a role for everyone to work in advocacy - Jayne

I would definitely recommend becoming an advocate - this role is an opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and in communities Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2024

Updated: 30th July, 2024

Author: Emma Jenkins

Age UK Norfolk and Royal Association for Deaf People partner with POhWER to continue services for Norfolk residents

Age UK Norfolk and Royal Association for Deaf People partner with POhWER to continue services for Norfolk residents

Integrated advocacy service contract to continue in Norfolk. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2024

Updated: 30th August, 2024

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Riley's Story: Empowering Her Future

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    Discover how Riley, a woman with Down Syndrome, received vital support to make an important decision for her future.

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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

  • 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

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    In London, POhWER deliver services in the following London boroughs: Barnet, Brent, City of London, Enfield, Greenwich, Haringey, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Westminster

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    Community Advocacy

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    Care Act Advocacy

    Care Act advocates support people who need support to be involved in decisions their local council is making about their care and support

  • What is advocacy

    What is advocacy

    Find out what advocacy is, what the different types of advocacy are and how an advocate can help

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