POhWER

POhWER was established in Hertfordshire in 1996 by service users who had successfully supported each other in addressing injustice and social exclusion. Since then the company has delivered improved outcomes for people by providing a range of information, advice and advocacy services and have become the largest user-led national advocacy provider i... n England. The company supports people to speak up and be heard. The company currently provide: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy - Independent Mental Health Advocacy - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy - Independent Care Act Advocacy - Community Advocacy The company has a national Help Hub which is based in Birmingham and offers a gateway to information, advice and advocacy services throughout POhWER. POhWER is a leading secure services advocacy provider, working in more than 90 units in England, Scotland and Wales. The people the company works with have learning disabilities, enduring mental health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autistic spectrum disorders and personality disorders. The company works in a range of settings including prisons, high, medium and low secure hospitals, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, acute settings, step-down units and residential facilities. The company delivers face-to-face, non-instructed, group and self-advocacy services, as well as supporting patient forums. If you feel you need to talk to someone about how the company's services can help you where you live, please visit the company's website www.pohwer.net, or call 0300 456 2370.Read More