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 Birmingham Advocacy Hub to support you or the person who needs it.
The Birmingham Advocacy Hub delivers advocacy services to the residents of Birmingham.
The hub can help you to:
- 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 hub also delivers the following services:
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR)
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
- Care Act Advocacy
- NHS Complaints Advocacy
- Community Advocacy
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 Birmingham Advocacy Hub website
- download and complete the relevant referral form for your needs
Where to send your completed referral form
Referral forms can be submitted by email, post or fax.
- Secure email: Use the email address on the referral form. This varies by type of form.
- Postal address: POhWER, PO Box 17943, Birmingham. B9 9PB
- Fax: 0300 456 2365
If you:
- have any queries about completing the referral form
- are not sure if you can get an advocate
- need more information, advice, and support
you can contact Birmingham Advocacy Hub:
- by phone: 0300 456 2370
- by email: pohwer@pohwer.net
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Page last updated: 29 August 2023