Empohwer Nottingham

05/05/2026

Join us this Thursday for a fantastic Deaf Celebration Day 2026! 🎉

🗓 7th May
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 County Hall, Assembly Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

15/04/2026

Our friends Consent In Notts have released the Safe Space Notts website, a new platform expanding the reach and impact of a nation wide commitment to tackling domestic violence, sexual harassment and promoting bystander intervention.

The new Safe Space Notts website offers:
- A searchable map of all the accredited Safe Space Notts venues in Nottingham
- Safe Space Pledge commitments
- Resources and guidance for staff and the public; animations, guide, training, media assets and specialist support
- Easy sign-up for organisations and venues
- Empowering news stories

Safe Space Notts website link: https://safespacenotts.com/

07/04/2026

We were delighted to attend this fantastic event alongside many of our valued partners. It was inspiring to see so many people come together to share their voices and help shape the brighter future for all. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute, your feedback is vital in helping improve Health and Social Care services for our whole community.

25/03/2026

We’re Hiring! - Join POhWER and help make a real difference.

We’re looking for a Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR) to join our team in Nottinghamshire - a rewarding role supporting vulnerable adults to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.

Permanent, home-based role (travel around Nottingham)

£24,242.40 per year

Apply by 10 April 2026

Help empower lives and drive real change.

Apply now: https://pohwer.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4137013?cid=3534&t=Relevant-Person-s-Paid-Representative

23/03/2026

🌸✨ Join us this Thursday in Clifton! ✨🌸

Come along to our Community Drop-In Group for a special creative workshop where we’ll be making beautiful, spring-inspired pieces to share and enjoy together. 🌷🎨

It’s a relaxed, welcoming space — everyone is invited, so bring a friend or just bring yourself!

We’d look forward to seeing you there!

16/02/2026

The Autism & ADHD Advocates are offering free support sessions for families designed to support parents and carers to better understand autism and ADHD, and to feel more confident supporting their child at home and in everyday life.

12/01/2026

Thank you to everyone took part in our Community Events last year, it was great to have so many of you with us and we had some brilliant creative projects which we'll be continuing throughout 2026!

If you're in Nottingham this Wednesday join us at our monthly event with St Peters church for a friendly chat and a chance to meet members of the POhWER team!

From 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Wednesday 14th January, St Peter's Church, Saint Peter's Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NW

No registration required. Join us for a cuppa! Everyone is welcome

22/12/2025

The Mental Health Bill has now become law, bringing in major reforms to modernise outdated mental health legislation and improve care for people.

🚨 The New Mental Health Act is now law.

It will:

▪️ give patients more control
▪️ make treatment more personalised
▪️ tackle racial and other disparities
▪️ support NHS staff to deliver better care

Making mental health care fit for the 21st century.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mental-health-bill-receives-royal-assent-revolutionising-care

22/12/2025

💻📱Have you visited the new NottAlone website yet?
It might be useful for you if:
🔷 you need mental health advice or support
🔷 you want to help a friend who is struggling
🔷 you're worried about someone in your workplace
🔷 you know a child or young person who needs support with their mental health
🔷 you want to find out about mental health topics like anxiety, stress, depression, obsessive thoughts, memory loss, grief, or something else that affects you or someone you know NottAlone is here, for everyone. We’re not a mental health support service, but we are here to help you learn more about common mental health concerns, find useful advice and connect with free, local mental health services.
🚨 If you need urgent support if you are injured or have taken an overdose, call 999 or go to A&E immediately. If you are having a mental health crisis, phone 0808 196 3779 to speak to a mental health professional 24/7.

26/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who's been able to join our Community Drop-In Events so far this year!

Join us tomorrow at our Clifton Community drop-in for a special creative workshop. This annual session will have a seasonal focus with card making activities for all participants.

Drop-in for a friendly chat and a chance to meet members of the POhWER team including one of our Advocates. From 2.30pm - 3.30pm, Thursday 27th November, Rivergreen Methodist Hub, Nottingham, NG11 8AU

No registration required. Join us for a cuppa and enjoy the workshop! Everyone is welcome 🙂