Hillingdon

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POhWER has worked in Hillingdon since 2006.

We offer the following services in Hillingdon:

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR)
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) 
• Advocacy under the Care Act
• Community Advocacy - for Hillingdon residents aged 18 and over, or their representatives, who may need advocacy support to access health and/or social care.
• Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS)

How do I get support from an advocate?

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

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) referral form
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) referral form
• Advocacy under the Care Act referral form

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 456 2370 or email [email protected].

To make a referral to the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy services in Hillingdon, you can download the form below:

• NHS Complaints Advocacy referral form

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 0203 553 5960 or email [email protected].

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Local Resources

Download the Hillingdon IMCA leaflet (pdf)

Download the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service leaflet (pdf)

Belinda's Story - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Support