Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum (NPCF) is run by and for parents and carers from across the County
The Steering Group are all parent carers, with children of various ages, different disabilities, and varying levels of need and support. Many team members are volunteers and often belong to local support groups, enabling them to share both their own experiences and those of other parents from their region.
Due to the size of Nottinghamshire, we try to have Steering Group members from the four geographic sections that make up the county, these are:
- North – Bassetlaw
- South – Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe
- East – Newark and Sherwood
- Central – Ashfield and Mansfield
The Steering Group meet once a month where they decide matters such as: the forum’s priorities, consider the work plans, plan attendance at meetings and on workstreams, and discuss matters pertaining to local SEND provision. They are also involved in the day-to-day running of the charity.
“I got involved with NPCF as I want to make things better for others in a similar situation to me. NPCF gave me a chance to have ‘my say’ and have my voice heard by local authorities, health and the Government about how I’d like things to work”.
The structure of NPCF is as follows:
Trustees
Forum Lead
Steering Group Members
Bookkeeper
When a vacancy arises in our Steering Group, we will announce the position through our community networks and appoint a new member following a thorough recruitment process. The new member will then undergo training and an induction process to support them in their role.
If you would like to become a Steering Group member look out for when we are recruiting.
“I joined NPCF because I wanted to make a difference and felt very strongly that you shouldn’t just complain about things but should try to alter them”.
If you would like to know more about how NPCF works please contact the Forum via the online contact form.
We can explain how the Steering Group works so you can get a better understanding of what we do, who we work with and how the forum seeks to gather and understand the experiences and views of families.
“Join the forum and have your voice heard. We probably haven’t had the same experience or journey as you but which family has? As a group we can work together and make things better for everyone”.
As Steering Group members are parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities, sometimes NPCF has to take a backseat to their family’s needs. This can mean that sometimes it takes us a while to respond to messages. Please bear with us.
If you would like to send us a message, or tell us your experience or difficulty, get in touch via our contact form