Leicestershire

POhWER has been working in Leicestershire since 2007.

We offer the following services in Leicestershire:

NHS Complaints Advocacy
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Relevant Person's Paid Representative Services (RPPR) (Spot Purchase only)

How do I get support from an advocate?

To make a referral to the advocacy services in Leicestershire, 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 456 2370 or email [email protected].

Local Resources

Front Cover of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Leaflet. this leaflet is yellow and features a photo of an older woman speaking.

Download the Leicestershire Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) leaflet (pdf)

Front Cover of the Independent Mental Health Advocacy Leaflet. This leaflet is a turquoise blue with a photo of a woman who wearing a hijab and listening

Download the Leicestershire Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) leaflet (pdf)

Cover of the NHS Complaints Advocacy Leaflet – it has a dark green background and a photo of a man in a white shirt shaking hands with another person who is out of view

Download the Leicestershire NHS Complaints Advocacy leaflet (pdf)

Local organisations that support POhWER Leicestershire

Visit our Empohwer East Midlands Facebook page for local information & resources