Local advocacy and support services
Advocacy means getting support from another person to help you express your views and wishes. Someone who helps you in this way is called your advocate.
An advocate will:
listen to you
go to meetings with you
make phone calls for you
write letters with you
help you understand information
Advocates are trained to do their job. They don’t work for the Council.
An advocate will not tell you what to do. They will not do things without you asking them to.
How to access the service
POhWER offer advocacy and support services in Hertfordshire.
Learn more
www.pohwer.net/hertfordshire
You can also contact POhWER on 0300 123 4044 or email info@hertshelp.net.
Get in touch with us
If you can't find what you need, feel free to get in touch with us. Our opening hours are:
- Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 3pm
- Friday from 9.30am to 2pm
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 3 working days.
Other sources of help and support:
Hertfordshire Local Offer
The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.
Visit the Local Offer →
Contact
A charity for families with disabled children offering information and advice.
Visit Contact →
HPCI
An independent parent carer organisation ensuring family voices are heard.
Visit the HPCI →
IPSEA
Independent information, advice and support, with free guides, resources and template letters.
Visit IPSEA →