POhWER has launched a podcast series called Voices Heard, Lives Empowered to give a voice to vulnerable people who might otherwise not be heard, highlight key issues we identify through our work and include self-help resources.

Our podcast includes a Hidden Voices: Covid-19 mini-series where we hear from people and organisations whose contribution may be going unnoticed at this time. In these thought-provoking conversations people talk openly about the challenges they have faced and what POhWER and wider society can do to help.

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World Bipolar Day 2021: POhWER speak to Chloe Evans, an advocate who has bipolar affective disorder. We discuss her diagnosis, reaching crisis point, advocacy support, becoming a mother and what support is available for people affected by Bipolar.

Race Equality Week: POhWER talk to Rhyana Ebank-Babb, an Independent Advocate and chair of POhWER's anti-racism network group

Hidden Voices: Covid-19 mini-series

Episode 1: The Carer

Donna Ingham talks about caring for her husband

Episode 2: Cruse Bereavement Service 

Jo, a volunteer with Cruse Bereavement discusses the effects of COVID on the grieving process and what challenges Cruse faces when supporting individuals

Episode 3: Juno Women’s Aid

Barbara & Jennifer discuss how COVID has affected the domestic abuse of women and children

Episode 4: Mental Capacity Act and COVID-19 testing

Episode 5: Cared for person

Episode 7: Dave Chawner (comedian/author/mental health campaigner)

Self Help Tools - NHS Complaints Advocacy

Self Help Tools - Mental Capacity Act: An introduction

Self Help Tools - The Mental Health Act: An introduction

Advocate Stories - Amanda

Advocate Stories - Sonia

Advocate Stories - Emma