POhWER was established in Hertfordshire in 1996 by service users who had successfully supported each other in addressing injustice and social exclusion. Since then we have 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 in England. We support people to speak up and be heard. We currently provide: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) - Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) - Community Advocacy We have 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 we work with have learning disabilities, enduring mental health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autistic spectrum disorders and personality disorders. We work 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. We deliver 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 our services can help you where you live, please visit our website www.pohwer.net , or call 0300 456 2370.
View Top Employees from POhWERWebsite | http://www.pohwer.net |
Revenue | $52 million |
Employees | 252 (176 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1996 |
Phone | +44 300 123 4044 |
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Industry | Non-profit Organizations, Organizations General, Organizations |
Web Rank | 2 Million |
Keywords | Clear2, Pohwer, Contact Pohwer’S Nhs Complaints Advocacy Service, Pohwer Leicester, Advocate For Young People Mental Health, Change Long Term Accomodation Imca |
Competitors | Independent Lives, KidsVoice, Money Advice & Budgeting Service, Ireland, Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW Inc (MDAA), VoiceAbility |
SIC | SIC Code 83 Companies, SIC Code 832 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 6241 Companies, NAICS Code 62 Companies, NAICS Code 624 Companies, NAICS Code 62419 Companies |
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176 people are employed at POhWER.
The NAICS codes for POhWER are [6241, 62, 624, 62419].
The SIC codes for POhWER are [83, 832].