Hertfordshire

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POhWER was founded in Hertfordshire in 1996. 

We deliver services in the county as part of the Hertshelp service, in partnership with a wide range of voluntary sector organisations; including:

Read the latest POhWER Hertfordshire newsletter to find out what we have been doing in Hertfordshire. Read the 'Improving health of people with learning disabilities' November 2019 newsletter in easyread by Hertfordshire County Council here

We offer the following services in Hertfordshire:

How do I get support from an advocate?

To make a referral to the advocacy services in Hertfordshire, you can download the forms below:

If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice and support in your area, you can contact us on 0300 123 4044 or email [email protected].

With the introduction of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), POhWER has reviewed the way we use and store personal information. For more information please check out our privacy policy.

Local Leaflets


HertsHelp Leaflet (pdf)

HertsHelp Easy read leaflet


HertsHelp EasyRead Leaflet (pdf)

Hertswise leaflet page 1


Hertswise Leaflet (pdf)

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Download POhWER Hertfordshire newsletter issue 18 (pdf)

Hertfordshire IMHA Leaflet cover


Download POhWER Hertfordshire IMHA Leaflet (pdf)

IMCA Hertfordshire leaflet cover


Download POhWER Hertfordshire IMCA Leaflet (pdf)


Hertfordshire NHS complaints leaflet cover


Download POhWER Hertfordshire NHS Complaints Advocacy Leaflet (pdf)

Hertfordshire Health and Social Care leaflet cover


Download POhWER Hertfordshire Health and Social Care Advocacy Leaflet (pdf)

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Download POhWER Hertfordshire Brokerage Advocacy Leaflet (pdf)

VOLUNTEER WITH OUR HELPLINE poster, We provide information and support to help put people in touch with local voluntary and community services. Based in Stevenage, our Helpline is looking for volunteers to help with administration tasks and follow up calls, so you need to have good computer skills and calm manner. You will receive full training and support If you would like to find out more about our opportunities visit POhWER.net OR For an Application Form call 0300 123 4044


HertsHelp Volunteer Poster

"Other useful information"

Learning disabilities - help with your health

The Learning disabilities - help with your health website supports people with a learning disability (and their carers) to access help with their health. 

The website currently includes:

  • Easy-read Leaflets regarding Learning Disability Nursing Services and what they can do to help you
  • Information regarding Annual Health Checks
  • Information regarding Purple Folders
  • List of Purple Star Services in Hertfordshire. (The Purple Star a quality kite mark and is offered to all health providers who are willing to review their service, to undertake training and improvements to provide a reasonably adjusted, equitable service for people with a Learning Disability).
  • A section on ‘How to Stay Healthy’
Volunteer in Hertfordshire

Throughout the year we value the support provided by volunteers across our services in Hertfordshire. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities to learn new skills or brush up on your existing ones and a chance to gain experience in customer service, administration, IT, advocacy and communication.

We regularly offer student work placements for those studying a variety of courses, including social work, health & social care, administration and customer services. Contact us if you are interested in doing your placement with us and would like to know more.

See below for current volunteer opportunities:

Helpline Hub Referral Assistant

Helpline Assistant

Advocacy Administration Assistant

To apply, please complete the volunteer application form or contact us on 0300 123 4044.

POhWER Local Group explain what POhWER means to them: