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 2019-20 Full Impact Report

Download POhWER's Impact Report 2019-2020

Download POhWER's Year in Review poster 2019-2020

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

Help us to continue our human rights work: Call out for PPE donations

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Our impact in 2019-2020

Our latest Impact Report is here! It showcases the amazing work and outcomes that are delivered through our services and the positive difference they make to people’s lives.
Yusif's story - HertsHelp

Yusif emailed HertsHelp to ask for help. An advisor, Michelle called him back to discuss his issues. Yusif explained that he had tested positive for Covid-19 three days ago and had been advised to isolate for seven days initially. Yusif said that he has bi-polar disorder and has had a manic episode.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week is 18th to the 24th May 2020. Read some of our client stories which demonstrate how POhWER supports people with their mental health needs.

Help us to continue our human rights work: Call out for PPE donations

Are you a corporate or small business who is in a position to donate PPE to POhWER?
Our impact in 2019-2020

Our latest Impact Report is here! It showcases the amazing work and outcomes that are delivered through our services and the positive difference they make to people’s lives.
Concerns over DNAR orders placed on care home residents

At POhWER we are concerned that since the Covid-19 outbreak we have identified multiple examples of Do not Resuscitate (DNAR) orders being inappropriately used and blanket DNARs being applied.
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’s staff are all safely working from home while providing remote support to people so they can remain safe and continue to receive the advocacy support that they need.
Meet the team

We bring together people with a range of advocacy and professional experiences. Explore the profiles of key members of our team, our Trustees, our Vice Presidents and our Patrons.
Reports and accounts

Download our annual reports which include our Board of Trustees’ reports and financial statements. The annual reports also include a review of our work over the year and the impact our services provided.
Working in partnership

To provide the best possible services, we work with our service users to make sure we are meeting their needs. We also build strong relationships with our supporters, commissioners, professionals and partner organisations.
Who we are

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