POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
POhWER was set up in 1996 by service users who, tired of others making assumptions about their capabilities and views, wanted equal access to information and a voice of their own.
“I could not have gotten through today without you”
“Advocacy has given me confidence to believe in myself & speak up”
“There were times when I couldn't cope, but she helped me through my issues and got positive results when I thought all was lost. I'm truly thankful for her support”
“Having you there really made a difference”
“Without the advocate’s help I could have become seriously unwell, but I feel so much better now I am being properly supported”