West Sussex Parent Carer Forum

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

Use this guidance for advice about what to ask to help you make sure that children and young people are happy and protected in clubs, groups and activities. Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

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We are an independent charity run mostly by parent volunteers; we represent parent/carer views to various organisations and professional bodies to improve county/health/social care services for disabled children, young people and their families.

What we do

• Represent the views and lived experiences of parents/carers to the appropriate bodies within health, education and social care.
• Provide advice and support parents through training, conferences and roadshows to empower you when working with practitioners who are supporting your child/young person.
• Provide holistic information and signpost you to relevant services including health, education, social care and voluntary organisations.
• Our phone is manned Mon - Fri, if you leave a message, your call will be returned. Become a member and receive our email bulletins on a regular basis. We use our Facebook page to post information and local/national updates.

Age range

0-25

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Our users say

Having attended the Making your Voice Heard training I felt more confident in speaking to professionals about my son's needs, thank you.