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Lets talk about LPS

Lets talk about LPS

Rachael Griffiths looks at LPS and what that means for the clients that we support and the professionals trying to navigate the system. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Dare I say

Dare I say

Topical blog exploring human rights challenges, impact of people-centered advocacy and amplifying lived experiences written by POhWER’s Chief Executive Helen Moulinos Read more

Published: 11th August, 2020

Updated: 15th September, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Advocate's Corner

Advocate's Corner

A blog looking at the key pieces of legislation that impact on the delivery of advocacy and how they are changing in the modern world, written by Regional Manager Dan Anderson. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 11th August, 2020

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Rule 1.2 Representative

    Rule 1.2 Representative

    A Rule 1.2 Representative can support someone who is subject to a court authorised Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

  • Arthur Bate Fund

    Arthur Bate Fund

    Arthur Bate OBE was a founder member of POhWER. The Arthur Bate Fund is a fund created by POhWER in memory of Arthur.

  • Relevant Person’s Paid Representative

    Relevant Person’s Paid Representative

    Full time, permanent contract, hybrid based in Nottinghamshire

  • Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Officer

    Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Officer

    Full time, permanent contract based around Stevenage, Hertfordshire

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  • NHS Complaints Advocacy

    NHS Complaints Advocacy

    NHS Complaints Advocacy supports people who are thinking about making a complaint about treatment funded by the NHS

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    You can make a referral to POhWER services by completing one of the forms on this page or by calling 0300 456 2370

  • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

    Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

    Independent Mental Health Advocacy supports people to understand and exercise their rights under the Mental Health Act

  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy supports people who are not able to make certain decisions about their lives for themselves

  • Central and East of England

    POhWER provides services across nine local authority areas in Central and East of England, helping people to get their voices heard.

  • London

    We provide services across London, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.

  • Feedback

    Feedback

    Tell us what you think about our services. POhWER takes feedback seriously and we use it as part of our commitment to continually improving our services.

  • Who we are

    POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing free and independent information, advice and advocacy

  • Southern England

    POhWER provides services across four local authority areas in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard

  • Community Advocacy

    Community Advocacy

    Community Advocacy is for people who need support to deal with an issue they are facing and want help to speak up for themselves or be listened to.

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