POhWER has been supporting people in Leicester City since 2007, offering a range of free, independent advocacy services to help you have your voice heard and your rights respected.
Our advocates can support you with:
- NHS Complaints Advocacy: Help to make a complaint about NHS-funded treatment.
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): Support to understand and exercise your rights under the Mental Health Act.
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA): Support for people who are unable to make certain decisions about their lives, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Care Act Advocacy: Help to be involved in decisions your local council is making about your care and support.
- Relevant Person's Paid Representative Services (RPPR): We are one of five providers in Leicestershire. Referrals for RPPR must come via the supervisory body.
How to access support:
- You can make a referral by downloading the relevant forms for each service from our website.
- If you are unsure about your eligibility or need more information, advice, or support, call us on 0300 456 2370 or email us.
Local resources: Download leaflets for each advocacy service to learn more about how we can help.
Our service is free, confidential, and independent. We welcome referrals from individuals, carers, professionals, and organisations.
Categories:
Advocacy
Additional needs catered for:
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
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