Kensington and Chelsea

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POhWER has worked in RBKC since 2006. 

We offer the following services in Kensington and Chelsea:

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR)
• Community Advocacy(including Advocacy under the Care Act) – for Kensington & Chelsea residents aged 18 or over who have a physical or sensory disability and/or a long term illness and anyone aged 50 or over
• Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

How do I get support from an advocate?

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

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) referral form
• Community Advocacy referral form
• Care Act Advocacy referral form
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) referral guidelines for London Borough (pdf) 

If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice and support in your area, please contact us on 0300 456 2370 or email [email protected].

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

• NHS Complaints Advocacy referral form

If you are not sure whether you can get an independent health complaints 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 Kensington and Chelsea IMCA leaflet (pdf)

Download the Kensington and Chelsea Community Advocacy leaflet (pdf)

Download the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service leaflet (pdf)