Central and East of England

Welcome to our Central and East of England page. We provide services across eight county councils/local authorities of Central and East of England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area.

If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

Bedford Borough

POhWER supports vulnerable people in Bedford Borough to have their voice heard and understand their rights. We support people aged 18 and over who are resident in Bedford Borough or who access a GP practice in Beds.

Buckinghamshire

Have a look at POhWER in Buckinghamshire, where we offer a range of different advocacy services.

Central Bedfordshire

POhWER supports vulnerable people in Central Bedfordshire to have their voice heard and understand their rights. We support people aged 18 and over who are resident in Central Bedfordshire or who access a GP practice in Central Beds.

Hertfordshire

POhWER offers a range of different Information, Advice and Advocacy services in Hertfordshire.

Luton

POhWER supports vulnerable people in Luton to have their voice heard and understand their rights. We support people aged 18 and over who are resident in Luton or who access a GP practice in Luton.

Medway

POhWER provides the following advocacy services to those in the Medway area:Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)Relevant Persons Paid Representative (RPPR)Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA)Advocacy under the Care ActIf you feel that your voice is not being heard we are here to support you.

Norfolk

POhWER provides a range of advocacy services in Norfolk including Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Advocacy under the Care act and NHS complaints Advocacy. Read on and find out more about how we can support you in Norfolk.

Thurrock

Have a look at POhWER in Thurrock! Explore our services, how we have helped others and how you can get involved!

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South West

Welcome to our South West page. We provide advocacy services that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area.
East Midlands

We provide services across four Counties of East Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
West Midlands

We provide services across seven boroughs of West Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
London

We provide services across London that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide services in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
Southern England

We provide services across six boroughs of Southern England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

NHS Complaints Advocacy

NHS Complaints Advocacy can support anyone who is unhappy with the care or treatment they or someone they know has received from the NHS 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. Read more about this service.
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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. Read more about this service.
Central and East of England

We provide services across nine county councils/local authorities of Central and East of England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
London

We provide services across London that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide services in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
What we do

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 resources

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 across six boroughs of Southern England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
West Midlands

We provide services across seven boroughs of West Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

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