Support for people who can't make or understand important decisions
Sometimes people are not able to make important decisions themselves and do not have family or friends who are able to help them.
If you or a family member, friend or someone you care for needs this support, the council has commissioned the to support you or the person who needs it.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Advocacy Hub delivers advocacy services to the residents of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and can help you with the following:
- speak up for yourself or give your views
- understand the process you are going through, your rights, and what choices are available to you
- be part of an important decision that is being made about you
- prepare for and take part in meetings and tribunals
- raise queries or concerns
- access information in the format that is most suitable
- access services that can support you
- Advocates can also provide information and signpost you to other helpful services.
Other areas of specific support
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Advocacy also delivers the following services:
- including
How to get support from an advocate?
To get support from the advocacy service, you will need to complete a referral form.
How to access the referral forms
- visit the
- download and complete the relevant referral form for your needs
Where to send your completed referral form
- By post to: POhWER, PO Box 17943, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, B9 9PB
- Secure email: imca@pohwer.net
- Fax: 0300 456 2365
If you:
- have any queries about completing the referral form, or
- are not sure if you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice, and support.
Telephone Â鶹ÊÓƵ Advocacy Hub on 0300 456 2370
Email: pohwer@pohwer.net
Page last updated: 29 August 2023