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Riley's Story: Empowering Her Future

Riley's Story: Empowering Her Future

Discover how Riley, a woman with Down Syndrome, received vital support to make an important decision for her future. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2026

Author: Emma Jenkins

Dale's story

Dale's story

Discover Dale's journey and how POhWER advocate provided vital support to ensure he received care tailored to his best interests and quality of life. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2026

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Peter's story

Peter's story

Find out how an advocate supported Peter, ensuring his needs and comfort are prioritised for a stress-free surgery experience. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Sally's story - Safeguarding Adults Week

Sally's story - Safeguarding Adults Week

Discover how our advocate supported Sally during her Care and Support Review, identified serious concerns, and took action to ensure her safety and wellbeing. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Gina’s Story

Gina’s Story

Find out how an advocate used non-instructed advocacy approaches to ensure that Gina received person-centred support. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2025

Updated: 15th October, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

David's Story

David's Story

Find out how an advocate supported David to raise a complaint when he was given conflicting information about his grandmother's health. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

Marcie's story

Marcie's story

Discover how Marcie benefited from POhWER advocacy, achieving stability and confidence during her psychiatric review. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Nigel's story

Nigel's story

Read about how an advocate supported Nigel to have his feelings and wishes heard and amplified and be able to return home after having had his freedom inhibited. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

Daniel’s story

Daniel’s story

Find out how a POhWER advocate supported Daniel to communicate his support needs and his views and wishes. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Fenella's story

Fenella's story

Find out how an advocate supported Fenella to have increased voice and personal control in her life and environment. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Kim's Story

Kim's Story

Read about how an advocate supported Kim to understand her accommodation and care options during a care review. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2025

Updated: 15th May, 2025

Author: Emma Jenkins

Glenda's story - BSL

Glenda's story - BSL

Find out how an advocate supported Glenda, who is deaf and requires BSL support, to raise a formal NHS complaint relating to her current admission to the hospital. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2025

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

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  • Riley's Story: Empowering Her Future

    Riley's Story: Empowering Her Future

    Discover how Riley, a woman with Down Syndrome, received vital support to make an important decision for her future.

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  • NHS Complaints Advocacy

    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 (IMHA)

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

  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

    Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy supports people who are not able to make certain decisions about their lives for themselves

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    In London, POhWER deliver services in the following London boroughs: Barnet, Brent, City of London, Enfield, Greenwich, Haringey, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Westminster

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    Community Advocacy

    Community Advocacy is for people who need support to deal with an issue they are facing and want help to speak up for themselves or be listened to.

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    In Central and East of England, POhWER provides services in Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Peterborough, and Suffolk

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    Care Act advocates support people who need support to be involved in decisions their local council is making about their care and support

  • What is advocacy

    What is advocacy

    Find out what advocacy is, what the different types of advocacy are and how an advocate can help

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