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News

Read the latest news stories relating to POhWER and our work below.

We're recruiting a new CEO

We're recruiting a new CEO

We are seeking a new Chief Executive who can lead the organisation to the next stage of our development, commencing work on developing a ‘beyond 2025’ vision and delivering our next strategy for POhWER. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2023

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

POhWER Chief Executive to step down next year

POhWER Chief Executive to step down next year

POhWER's Chief Executive Helen Moulinos will step down in early 2024. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2023

Author: Sukhwinder Kaur

Latest POhWER Impact Report shows charity supported over half a million people

Latest POhWER Impact Report shows charity supported over half a million people

POhWER has published its annual Impact Report which shows the Impact of POhWER’s charitable work for the year from April 2022 to March 2023. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2023

Author: Emma Jenkins

POhWER Highly Commended for Diversity & Inclusion in Hertfordshire

POhWER Highly Commended for Diversity & Inclusion in Hertfordshire

POhWER were Highly Commended in the Diversity and Inclusion Award category at the Inspiring Herts Awards. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Team JRJ take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for POhWER

Team JRJ take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for POhWER

This summer, Julie, Rapinder and Jayne are embarking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for POhWER. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Welcoming our new Director of Finance and Resources: Vicky Hilpert

Welcoming our new Director of Finance and Resources: Vicky Hilpert

We are pleased to have appointed Vicky Hilpert as our new Director of Finance and Resources Read more

Published: 7th June, 2023

Author: Emma Jenkins

Creating a Speak-Up Culture

Creating a Speak-Up Culture

Reflecting on POhWER's Safeguarding journey, in particular, our culture and how open and safe it feels to speak up. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Welcoming six new trustees to our Board

Welcoming six new trustees to our Board

Each new trustee will bring their unique skills and insights to support POhWER and help further our mission Read more

Published: 17th November, 2022

Author: Emma Jenkins

POhWER sets up open letter in bid to abandon Human Rights Act changes - and more than 60 leading advocacy, information and advice charities sign

POhWER sets up open letter in bid to abandon Human Rights Act changes - and more than 60 leading advocacy, information and advice charities sign

Dozens of charities have lined up to sign our open letter, calling on the Government to abandon its planned changes to the Human Rights Act. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Updated: 4th October, 2022

Author: Emma Jenkins

Top crime writers collaborate on new book to raise funds for POhWER

Top crime writers collaborate on new book to raise funds for POhWER

All royalties earnt from the sale of a new book featuring short stories from some of the world’s best crime writers will be donated to POhWER Read more

Published: 7th September, 2021

Updated: 10th March, 2023

Author: Emma Jenkins

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  • Independent Advocate - London

    Independent Advocate - London

    Full time, home working with travel across (London)

  • Community Development Worker - Oxfordshire

    Community Development Worker - Oxfordshire

    Part time - home working with travel across Oxfordshire

  • Sheldon's story

    Sheldon's story

    Read about how an advocate supported Sheldon to be able to maintain an element of independence and control over his life.

  • We're recruiting a new CEO

    We're recruiting a new CEO

    We are seeking a new Chief Executive who can lead the organisation to the next stage of our development, commencing work on developing a ‘beyond 2025’ vision and delivering our next strategy for POhWER.

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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

  • Make a referral

    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 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

  • London

    We provide services across London, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find our more about the services we provide.

  • Central and East of England

    POhWER provides services across five local authority areas in Central and East of England, helping people to get their voices heard.

  • Community Advocacy

    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.

  • Care Act Advocacy

    Care Act Advocacy

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

  • Feedback

    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.

  • Southern England

    POhWER provides services across four local authority areas in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard

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