POhWER has been supporting people in Leicestershire since 2007. We provide a range of free, independent advocacy services to help you have your voice heard and your rights respected.
Our services in Leicestershire include:
- NHS Complaints Advocacy: Support for anyone wishing to make a complaint about NHS-funded treatment or care.
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): Helping people understand and exercise their rights under the Mental Health Act.
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA): Supporting those who cannot make certain decisions about their lives, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Care Act Advocacy: Assisting people to be involved in decisions made by their local council about their care and support.
- Relevant Person's Paid Representative Services (RPPR): We are one of five providers in Leicestershire; referrals must come via the supervisory body.
How to access support:
- Download referral forms for each service directly from our website.
- If you are unsure about eligibility or need more information, advice, or support, call us on 0300 456 2370 or email us for guidance.
Local resources: Download leaflets for each advocacy service to learn more about how we can help.
Who can use our services? Our advocacy is available to adults and young people in Leicestershire who need support to have their views heard, understand their rights, or navigate complex health and social care systems.
Cost: All advocacy services provided by POhWER in Leicestershire are free of charge to eligible individuals.
Get in touch today to find out how we can support you or someone you care for.
Categories:
Advocacy
Mental health support
Mental health
Additional needs catered for:
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
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