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POhWER

@pohweradvocacy

We are a UK based charity providing information, advice, support & advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion

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It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek! At POhWER, we’re proud to be working in partnership with 3 organisations Royal Association for Deaf people Cambridgeshire Deaf Nottinghamshire Deaf Society to provide advocacy to deaf people – ensuring their rights are protected, their voices are heard and they are able to access the support available.

It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek! At POhWER, we’re proud to be working in partnership with 3 organisations <a href="/royaldeaf/">Royal Association for Deaf people</a> <a href="/CambsDeaf/">Cambridgeshire Deaf</a> <a href="/nottsDeaf/">Nottinghamshire Deaf Society</a> to provide advocacy to deaf people – ensuring their rights are protected, their voices are heard and they are able to access the support available.
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What Is Advocacy? Explained in British Sign Language (BSL) Watch this short (BSL) video illustrating what advocacy is and how an #advocate can support & empower a person in many different ways: youtube.com/watch?v=Satr-i… #advocacy #HumanRights #deaf #DeafAwareness #BSL

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Today marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, it is an opportunity to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and Commonwealth. #VEDay80 #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #ArmedForcesCovenant

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, it is an opportunity to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and Commonwealth.

#VEDay80 #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #ArmedForcesCovenant
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Advocacy is empowering people to have a voice and making a real difference to their lives. This #DeafAwarenessWeek, 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:

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Last chance to shape our strategy before the consultation closes this week! Your insights will help guide our future direction, don’t miss the opportunity to contribute. Whether you’ve used our services, work alongside us, or simply believe in people’s rights to be heard and

Last chance to shape our strategy before the consultation closes this week!

Your insights will help guide our future direction, don’t miss the opportunity to contribute.

Whether you’ve used our services, work alongside us, or simply believe in people’s rights to be heard and
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Mental Health Awareness Week at POhWER Yesterday and today, our amazing Mental Health First Aiders led some inspiring sessions as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. They shared valuable resources around mental health and wellbeing, helping us all learn how to better support

Mental Health Awareness Week at POhWER

Yesterday and today, our amazing Mental Health First Aiders led some inspiring sessions as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

They shared valuable resources around mental health and wellbeing, helping us all learn how to better support
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Anyone under a #mentalhealth section is entitled to support from an Independent Mental Health Advocate. An advocate can help people understand their rights under the Mental Health Act, be treated as equals and help get their voice heard. Find out all about Independent Mental

Anyone under a #mentalhealth section is entitled to support from an Independent Mental Health Advocate. An advocate can help people understand their rights under the Mental Health Act, be treated as equals and help get their voice heard. Find out all about Independent Mental
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POhWER advocates support people with #mentalhealth conditions to have their voices heard. Read about how an advocate supported Kim to understand her accommodation and care options during a care review: pohwer.net/kims-story #HumanRights #advocacy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

POhWER advocates support people with #mentalhealth conditions to have their voices heard. Read about how an advocate supported Kim to understand her accommodation and care options during a care review: pohwer.net/kims-story 

#HumanRights #advocacy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We currently have a number of vacancies at POhWER. Join our team and help make a difference! Find out more and apply here: pohwer.talentsite.net #advocate #CharityJob #MakeADifference

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day.

We currently have a number of vacancies at POhWER. Join our team and help make a difference!

Find out more and apply here: pohwer.talentsite.net

#advocate #CharityJob #MakeADifference
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We hope you have a great bank holiday weekend! Don't forget, we will be closed on Monday but we'll be back on Tuesday as usual. #BankHoliday

We hope you have a great bank holiday weekend!     Don't forget, we will be closed on Monday but we'll be back on Tuesday as usual.  

#BankHoliday
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What is the Mental Capacity Act? Listen to one of our self-help podcasts - an introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a significant piece of legislation that empowers and protects people over the age of 16 around decision making. Listen on: SoundCloud -

What is the Mental Capacity Act? Listen to one of our self-help podcasts - an introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a significant piece of legislation that empowers and protects people over the age of 16 around decision making. Listen on:

SoundCloud -
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“I’m really looking forward to building on my role & future with POhWER.” - Treasa, Volunteer After retiring and recovering from ill health, Treasa was determined to give something back. With a longstanding interest in equality and diversity, she joined POhWER and now supports

“I’m really looking forward to building on my role &amp; future with POhWER.” - Treasa, Volunteer

After retiring and recovering from ill health, Treasa was determined to give something back. With a longstanding interest in equality and diversity, she joined POhWER and now supports
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Happy #PrideMonth from everyone at POhWER! #HumanRightsAreForEveryone in our society and we are committed to empowering people, understanding intersectionality, acknowledging every individual's lived experience, and supporting them to have their voices heard. We encourage and

Happy #PrideMonth from everyone at POhWER! #HumanRightsAreForEveryone in our society and we are committed to empowering people, understanding intersectionality, acknowledging every individual's lived experience, and supporting them to have their voices heard. We encourage and
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We are proud to announce that POhWER have been named as the winner of the Most Dedicated Disability Support Solutions Provider 2025 – Hertfordshire Award at the Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Awards for 2025. Read more: pohwer.net/news/pohwer-wi…

We are proud to announce that POhWER have been named as the winner of the Most Dedicated Disability Support Solutions Provider 2025 – Hertfordshire Award at the Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Awards for 2025.  Read more: pohwer.net/news/pohwer-wi…
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15th June was Elder Abuse Awareness Day. At POhWER, our independent advocates are there to listen, observe, and act when something isn’t right. Last year alone, we raised 68 safeguarding concerns about elderly clients, 17 spotted by advocates and 31 disclosed directly by

15th June was Elder Abuse Awareness Day. At POhWER, our independent advocates are there to listen, observe, and act when something isn’t right. Last year alone, we raised 68 safeguarding concerns about elderly clients, 17 spotted by advocates and 31 disclosed directly by
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Happy Learning Disability Week! We are proud to support and empower people with learning disabilities, ensuring they are being seen, heard and valued. Everyone deserves to be listened to, understood, and empowered to make their own choices. #LearningDisabilityWeek

Happy Learning Disability Week! We are proud to support and empower people with learning disabilities, ensuring they are being seen, heard and valued.

Everyone deserves to be listened to, understood, and empowered to make their own choices.

#LearningDisabilityWeek
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Not every outcome can be changed but advocacy ensures people are heard, and their wishes shape the life they live. This Learning Disability Week, read about how an advocate supported Fenella to have increased voice and personal control in her life and environment:

Not every outcome can be changed but advocacy ensures people are heard, and their wishes shape the life they live. 

This Learning Disability Week, read about how an advocate supported Fenella to have increased voice and personal control in her life and environment:
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This afternoon, our LGBTQIA+ Staff Network Group hosted a special presentation in celebration of Pride Month. It was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the origins of Pride - how it began as a protest, why it remains essential today, and how we can continue fostering

This afternoon, our LGBTQIA+ Staff Network Group hosted a special presentation in celebration of Pride Month.

It was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the origins of Pride - how it began as a protest, why it remains essential today, and how we can continue fostering