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.

We have also published a Covid-19 Impact Report to demonstrate how we have responded to the pandemic.

Our 2019-20 Full Impact Report

Download POhWER's Impact Report 2019-2020

Download POhWER's Year in Review poster 2019-2020

Download POhWER's Covid-19 Impact Report

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Our 2018-19 Full Impact Reports

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

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

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

Download POhWER's Year in Review poster 2018-2019 (pdf)

Latest

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.
Secure & Complex Peripatetic Advocate

Secure & Complex Peripatetic Advocate Office based: - Middleton St George Priory, Darlington Job reference: 47 Contract: - Fixed term for 6 months with possible extension Part time – 14.8 hours a week, 2 days (days to be confirmed at interview) Salary – £8,000 - £8,975.00 (Full time equivalent £20,000 to to £22,438.00) dependent on experience per annum + benefits
Responding to a crisis - POhWER publishes Covid-19 impact report

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on people’s lives and we know that many of the people we support are acutely affected. Access to advocacy during these challenging times is more important than ever and we have published this report to demonstrate the creative ways we have found to ensure that vulnerable people still receive the support they need.
POhWER are looking for new Trustees

POhWER is currently looking to strengthen its Board of Trustees. To ensure our strategy and governance are of the highest quality and focused on our service users we are particularly seeking a trustee at present with experience and expertise in Digital Marketing.

Responding to a crisis - POhWER publishes Covid-19 impact report

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on people’s lives and we know that many of the people we support are acutely affected. Access to advocacy during these challenging times is more important than ever and we have published this report to demonstrate the creative ways we have found to ensure that vulnerable people still receive the support they need.
POhWER are looking for new Trustees

POhWER is currently looking to strengthen its Board of Trustees. To ensure our strategy and governance are of the highest quality and focused on our service users we are particularly seeking a trustee at present with experience and expertise in Digital Marketing.
POhWER - Tackling Inequality Through Employability Skills

We are excited to be partnering with Stay Nimble and Accenture to address the employability inequality by providing people with mental health challenges, the opportunity to take part in a pilot project that will give people access to an award-winning career development digital platform to support people in finding new and rewarding career options, matched with their goals and passions.
The Power of Advocacy - our CEO Helen Moulinos's interview with The Elder Magazine

Our CEO Helen Moulinos was recently interviewed by The Elder Magazine.
We have launched a new podcast - “Voices Heard, Lives Empowered”

On 3rd July 2020, POhWER launched a new podcast series, “Voices Heard, Lives Empowered”, to support our work with vulnerable people.
Government guidance on COVID 19 testing circumvents human rights for people who lack mental capacity

POhWER’s Chief Executive talks about the impact of Covid-19 testing on people lacking mental capacity and the implications of the guidance.
Our impact in 2019-2020

POhWER's Impact Report showcases the amazing work and outcomes delivered through our services and the positive difference they make to people’s lives
Concerns over DNAR orders placed on care home residents

POhWER is concerned about the inappropriate use of Do not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders during the Covid-19 outbreak
ReSPECT and Advocacy

POhWER have worked together with the Resuscitation council to develop a set of guidelines on how advocacy can support the ReSPECT process.
A message about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

POhWER staff are following social distancing advice by working from home but still supporting people remotely including by phone and email