Media Office

For media enquiries about press releases, interviews, case studies or information on our latest news and campaigns please contact us using the details below. Recent press releases, case studies and our most recent impact report are available here for download and distribution by media.

Contact us

Please note that these contact details are for media enquiries only. For other requests or to make a referral please use the details on our contact us page.

[email protected]

Laura Thomas

07999 048422

and [email protected]

Press Releases

POhWER's new podcast release (pdf) - 23/06/2020

POhWER COVID 19 implications on vulnerable communities (pdf) - 05/06/2020

POhWER COVID 19 testing and mental capacity (pdf) - 05/06/2020

POhWER awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) (pdf) - 05/05/2020

POhWER’s statement on the use of DNARs in Sussex (pdf) - 22/04/2020

POhWER appoints new Chief Exec - Helen Moulinos (pdf) - 21/04/2020

Charity reports ‘concerning’ surge in people needing advocacy support since COVID-19 outbreak began (pdf) - 07/08/2020

Information Resources

POhWER Impact Report 2019 - 2020 (pdf) - 21/05/2020

Case Studies

Abraham's story (pdf)

Laura's story (pdf)

Latest

The second wave preppers - our CEO featured in The Telegraph

Our CEO Helen Moulinos was featured in an article for The Telegraph, about possibility of a second wave and how we keep our beneficiaries supported and their rights upheld.
Independent Complaints Advocacy Service in Telford & Wrekin

We have been awarded the contract for the Independent Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) Service in Telford & Wrekin.
Credit Controller

Credit Controller Office Based – Stevenage Job reference: 48 Contract type: Temporary position Part-time – 3 days, 22.2 hours per week, working between Monday to and Friday 9am - 5pm Salary: £11,400 - £13,200 (full time equivalent £19,000 - £22,000) per annum dependent on experience, + Benefits
Application and interpretation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Discussing how the current legislation around Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is being applied, and whether the available guidance at this time is sufficient to inform these safeguards in a society gripped by a global pandemic.

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NHS Complaints Advocacy

NHS Complaints Advocacy supports people who are thinking about making a complaint about treatment funded by the NHS
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

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

POhWER provide services across seven local authority areas in the West Midlands, helping people to get their voices heard
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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.

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