Our Impact

It is vitally important that individuals’ rights are protected, their voices are heard and they are able to access the support available. POhWER is committed to providing advocacy, information and advice services that support this aim.

Our latest Impact Report showcases the amazing work and outcomes that are delivered through our services and the positive difference they make to people’s lives.

Our 2020-21 Full Impact Report

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Our 2019-20 Full Impact Report

Cover of POhWER's Impact Report 2019-2020

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Cover of POhWER's Covid-19 Impact Report

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Our 2018-19 Full Impact Reports

Cover of the Report on the Impact of POhWER's Advocacy Services 2018-2019

Download the Report on the Impact of POhWER's Advocacy Services 2018-2019 (pdf)

Cover of the Report on the Impact of POhWER's Information and Advice Services 2018-2019

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Cover of the Report on the Impact of POhWER's Secure and Complex Advocacy Services 2018-2019

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POhWER's Year in Review poster 2018-2019

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Latest

Would you like to be a Volunteer Community Advocate in Oxfordshire?

In Oxfordshire we are looking to recruit volunteers who share our core values and want to support vulnerable adults across Oxfordshire to be heard. Our community advocacy service is provided by volunteers who give their time to support their community.
Research Studies

Studies that POhWER are carrying out
Community Advocate

Part time, permanent contract based in Hertfordshire
Ryan's Story - Schizophrenia Awareness

Find out how a POhWER advocate supported Ryan to make positive changes to his life

Human Rights in everyday life

No matter who you are or what your background is human rights are part of everyday life. Watch our videos to see how POhWER supports people just like you to uphold their rights in their everyday lives.
Leave a gift in your Will

Leave a gift in your Will to POhWER and help empower future generations of vulnerable, marginalised and socially excluded people to get their voices heard, rights upheld, and make a real positive difference in their lives.
Show your POhWER pride – buy our new exclusive pin badges

We are delighted to say that we have launched our new exclusive POhWER pin badges which are available to purchase now for just £4.95 each.
Justice Committee’s Inquiry on “Mental Health in Prison”

During May 2021, the Justice Committee launched an inquiry into Mental Health in Prisons. It seeks to understand the current scale of mental health need in prisons, and to identify what support exists and whether there are any gaps in provision.
Let’s do the time warp again

The third instalment of my blog on Liberty Protection Safeguards, covering anniversary webinars and updates from the Department of Health and Social Care on issues like the role of the care home manager, regulations and training.
POhWER responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry “Mental Health Act Reform"

During February & March 2021, the Joint Committee on Human Rights launched an inquiry into the proposed reform of the Mental Health Act.
POhWER responds to the Justice Committee inquiry “The Coroner Service"

During 2020, the Justice Committee launched an inquiry into the examining the effectiveness and capacity of the Coroner Service. It looked at whether enough progress has been made in improving bereaved people's experience of the Coroner Service.
POhWER responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry “Human Rights Act Independent Review"

Since the Human Rights Act was created in 1998, POhWER has gathered evidence to submit to the inquiry through our own recent work and contacts across the UK.
POhWER's Annual 2021 Survey on British Human Rights

POhWER’s first annual public digital survey canvassing the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of the British general public on Human Rights.
What message is the Government sending about commitment to Human Rights?

This week’s headlines have been confusing and worrying. The signal which the government seems to be sending to the public on the subject of commitment to ECHR and human rights in British life is a cause for concern - especially for an advocacy charity like ourselves.