Welcome to Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum (NPCF) is a charity run by, and for, parent carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities, from birth to 25, across Nottinghamshire.

Our team is made up of parent carers too, so we understand how important it is for families to feel listened to, supported and able to find the right information when they need it.

We listen to parent carers to find out what is working well, what is difficult, and where there are gaps in support. We use these views and experiences to feed back to services and decision-makers, with the aim of helping to improve support for families across Nottinghamshire.

We also share information, run events and sessions, and offer ways for parent carers to connect, learn and have their voices heard.

What we do

1. Listen to parent carers

2. Share parent carer experiences with services and decision-makers

3. Highlight what is working well and where support could improve

4. Share information and signposting

5. Run events, sessions and opportunities for parent carers to get involved

6. Help parent carers connect and have their voices heard

NPCF listens to parent carers in different ways across Nottinghamshire. This means any feedback reflects a wide range of family experiences gathered through our engagement work.

NPCF also offers practical ways for parent carers to connect with the forum, share experiences and access information. This includes workshops, wellbeing days, information and signposting, our monthly newsletter, a peer support phone line and access to a toy and sensory lending library.

The peer support phone line is not a crisis or specialist advice service, but it can offer a listening ear, practical signposting and support from another parent carer.

Our vision is for every child and young person with additional needs and/or disabilities in Nottinghamshire to be supported to reach their full potential.

Who can join?

Any parent or main carer of a child or young person with additional needs and/or disabilities, from birth to 25, who lives in Nottinghamshire or receives services here, can join NPCF.

A formal diagnosis is not needed. If your child or young person has additional needs, or you are exploring whether they may need extra support, you are very welcome to join.

Join NPCF

Membership is free and you’ll receive our monthly newsletter, updates and opportunities to share your views

If you would like to send us a message, share your experience, or tell us about a difficulty, please get in touch through our contact form.

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