Darlington Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents/carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who work with local authorities, education settings and health providers to make sure their services meet the needs of children and families in Darlington.
We are the Department for Education’s recognised forum for Darlington. By working together, we can bring real and meaningful change for children, young people and their families living in our area. We do this by:
- Reaching out to parent carers to hear views (consultations, case study requests, focus groups)
- Hosting regular drop-in sessions with local health, education, social care colleagues and commissioners
- Representing parents experience to local decision makers at strategic boards and in planning services
- Making recommendations for service improvements
- Hosting conferences and informative events and training sessions
We always want more parents and carers to get involved to make a real difference by sharing their ideas and thoughts. It is always up to you how you want to participate in your forum – it may be just be by being a member and receiving information, attending meetings, or you may want to get more actively involved and ensure key decision makers understand what parent carers think.
Find out more about how to get involved by contacting us using the contact form below.