London

Welcome to our London page. We provide services across London that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area.

If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide services in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Barking and Dagenham

In the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Barking and Dagenham

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Barnet

In the London Borough of Barnet, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service to those within Barnet

Picture of the Brent leaflets

In the London Borough of Brent, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Brent, and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services for person’s deprived of their liberty by Brent across all 33 London Local Authorities. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Brent.

Picture of Camden Leaflets

Camden

POhWER provides the independent Community Advocacy in Camden for Adults who have a Learning Disability. We can offer support, information and help service users explore their options and communicate with professionals.

We can take referrals from professionals, family and friends or direct from service users.We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Camden.

City of London

In the City of London, we provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services for person’s deprived of their liberty. We also provide statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014 and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy.

picture of the Ealing Leaflets

Ealing

In the London Borough of Ealing, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Ealing as well as Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Ealing.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Enfield

In the London Borough of Enfield, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service to those within Enfield

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Greenwich

In the London Borough of Greenwich, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Greenwich

Hackney

In the London Borough of Hackney, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Hackney

Picture of the Hammersmith and Fulham service leaflets

Hammersmith and Fulham

In the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Hammersmith and Fulham as well as Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Hammersmith and Fulham.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Haringey

In the London Borough of Haringey, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service to those within Haringey

picture of the Hillingdon service leaflets

Hillingdon

In the London Borough of Hillingdon, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Hillingdon, and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services for person’s deprived of their liberty by Hillingdon across all 33 London Local Authorities. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Hillingdon.

Islington

In the London Borough of Islington, we provide the Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Health and Community Advocacy and Independent Care and Support Advocacy.

Picture of the Kensington and Chelsea Service leaflets

Kensington and Chelsea

In the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC), we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including DoLS and RPPR services. We also provide a Community Advocacy service including advocacy under the Care Act 2014. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Kensington and Chelsea.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Kingston Upon Thames

In the London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Kingston Upon Thames.

picture of the Lambeth service leaflets

Lambeth

In the London Borough of Lambeth, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Lambeth, and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services for person’s deprived of their liberty by Lambeth across all 33 London Local Authorities. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Lambeth.

Lewisham

In the London Borough of Lewisham, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services, Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (ICAA) and Community Advocacy service to those within Lewisham.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Merton

In the London Borough of Merton, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Merton

Medway

POhWER provides the following advocacy services to those in the Medway area:Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)Relevant Persons Paid Representative (RPPR)Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA)Advocacy under the Care ActIf you feel that your voice is not being heard we are here to support you.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Redbridge

In the London Borough of Redbridge, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Redbridge

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Southwark

In the London Borough of Southwark, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (ICAA)service to those within Southwark.

Tower Hamlets

POhWER provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) for Adults affected by Mental Health issues in the Tower Hamlets area. We also deliver the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Tower Hamlets.

Waltham Forest

POhWER provides the Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service to adults within Waltham Forest who are under Section at Goodmayes hospital or are there as informal patients.

London IHCAS Leaflet fan

Wandsworth

In the London Borough of Wandsworth, we provide the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS) service to those within Wandsworth

pictue of westminster service leaflets

Westminster

In the London Borough of Westminster, we provide the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to those within Westminster, and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) services for person’s deprived of their liberty across all 33 London Local Authorities. We also provide a Community Advocacy service including statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014 for Westminster residents aged 18 to 65 with Physical and or Sensory Disabilities.

Latest

Volunteer as a Peer Advocacy Group Facilitator in Nottingham

Volunteer with POhWER by running a peer advocacy group that supports people affected by mental health living in the community.
Independent Advocate

Independent Advocate Home Based – Medway, Kent Role no. 37 Contract Type: Fixed term – 12 month contract Hours: Part-Time – 18.5 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed, working between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Salary: £11,250.00 - £12,811.50 per annum, pro rata (Full-Time Equivalent £22,500.00 - £25,623.00 per annum) + Benefits
Roger's story - HertsHelp

Roger is 75 years old and lives in a three-bedroom social housing property. He had been admitted to hospital following a fall on the steps outside his property which caused an injury to his ribs. Roger was referred to HertsHelp by the nurse in charge of the ward he was being treated on at Watford General Hospital as a hospital discharge case. The nurse had become aware that Roger’s property was in a bad state.
Peer Advocacy Groups across Nottingham

POhWER Nottingham are providing Peer Advocacy Groups across Nottingham. These groups are called the EmPOhWER groups, which are confidential, free and non-judgemental.

South West

Welcome to our South West page. We provide advocacy services that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area.
East Midlands

We provide services across four Counties of East Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
West Midlands

We provide services across seven boroughs of West Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
Central and East of England

We provide services across nine county councils/local authorities of Central and East of England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
Southern England

We provide services across six boroughs of Southern England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

NHS Complaints Advocacy

NHS Complaints Advocacy can support anyone who is unhappy with the care or treatment they or someone they know has received from the NHS and is thinking about making a complaint. Read more about this service.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

An IMHA is an independent advocate who is specially trained to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act to support people to understand their rights under the Act and participate in decisions about their care and treatment. Read more about this service.
Make a referral
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) can support someone who is not able to make certain decisions about their lives for themselves and has no suitable family or friends to speak for them. Read more about this service.
Central and East of England

We provide services across nine county councils/local authorities of Central and East of England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
London

We provide services across London that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide services in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
What we do

POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
NHS Complaints Advocacy resources

POhWER NHS Complaints Advocacy Self Help Information for NHS Complaints Process. For those who wish to make a complaint about an NHS service they or one of their family or friends received we have a special NHS Complaints Advocacy Service self help pack.
Southern England

We provide services across six boroughs of Southern England that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.
West Midlands

We provide services across seven boroughs of West Midlands that help people who need to get their voices heard. Here you can find the latest information on what’s happening in your local area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this maybe because we currently do not provide service in the local area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.