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 launches Hat-themed fundraising appeal (pdf) - 01/10/2020

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

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

Information Resources

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

Case Studies

Abraham's story (pdf)

Laura's story (pdf)

Latest

Sam's story - advocacy support

Sam is in his sixties and has mobility issues following a stroke. He was referred to POhWER during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Interview with POhWER Advocate Emmett Holden-Carter

Emmett works as an Independent Mental Health Advocate with POhWER. Read all about her journey to how she became interested in Advocacy to now supporting clients as an IMHA.
Chair of Board of Trustees

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees to lead our Board through an exciting period of change and development.
NHS Complaints Advocate - Lincolnshire

Home Based – Lincolnshire Job reference: 82 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time – 3.5 days, 25.9 hours per week, working between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Salary: £14,000.00 - £15,706.60 (full time equivalent £20,000.00 - £22,438.00) based on experience and training per annum + Benefits

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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
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.

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