Get involved
Small conversations can make big changes!
There are lots of ways to get involved with Lancashire Parent Carer Forum, and you can choose whatever works for you.
Share your experiences, become a member, volunteer your time or simply take part in a survey or conversation. Every parent carer voice helps us build a clearer picture of what families across Lancashire really need, and gives us a stronger voice when working with the people who plan and deliver SEND services.
You don’t need to be an expert, have lots of spare time or know where to start. Just get involved in a way that feels right for you.
Have
your say
Surveys, polls, drop-ins, events and conversations all help us understand what's happening for families across Lancashire.
Become a
Member
Membership is free and keeps you connected with what's happening across SEND in Lancashire and the work we are doing on behalf of parent carers.
Become a volunteer
Have a little more time to give? Our volunteers help us reach more families, support events, share information and strengthen the parent carer voice.
What happens when you share your experience?
We don't just collect feedback. We use it.
What parent carers tell us through conversations, surveys, drop-ins and events helps us spot common themes and understand where families are experiencing challenges.
We bring those experiences together and use them to:
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identify what's working, and what isn't
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raise recurring concerns with Lancashire County Council, the NHS and other partners
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help services understand the real experiences of families
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influence conversations about how SEND services are planned and delivered
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make sure parent carer priorities remain firmly on the agenda
We won't always be able to change something immediately, but we can make sure parent carers are represented in the conversations where decisions are being made.
Become a member of the forum to stay up to date with the ways you can help and the impact LPCF has as a result of sharing the collective voice.
Here's a none exhaustive list on how you can help
We are a very small, dedicated team of volunteers and support staff - we can't do this without you!
Spread the word
Share our website and Facebook community with others.
Engage on social media
Join conversations on Facebook and help develop and grow our social media platforms, we want to hear your views!
Come say hello!
Attend our events (online or in person) to share your concerns and represent parent voices.
Respond to a survey
Our graffiti wall survey is designed to capture what you need now and in the future, but we have regular requests for all sorts of feedback from our parent carers, visit the 'have your say' to see the latest consultations.
Become a member
Just by becoming a member you are sharing vital information about who we are reaching. In return, we promise to share opportunities to get involved, keep you up to date and share how the forum is making an impact.
Become a volunteer
Becoming a volunteer doesn't have to be a serious time commitment or even face-to-face! There are many roles to fill, from helping at events to remotely supporting marketing tasks. Check out our current roles.
Share your skills
If you're a keen photographer, help us capture one of our events! If you have any specialism you think we'd benefit from, as a one-off or a regular supplier, please do get in touch.
Join our Round Table
Are you a specialist group that represents an area of SEND in Lancashire? We need your voice! Join our Round Table.
Special projects
Get involved with initiatives like the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project. Get in touch for more information.
SEND services
If you are a professional involved with SEND we need you too! You could play a vital role in helping us reach more parent carers. Become a member today.
Join the Round Table and share what you’re hearing
The Round Table brings together leaders of local parent carer groups, activities and support services from across Lancashire. It’s a space to share what families are experiencing in your community, identify common issues and help ensure those experiences are heard by the people shaping SEND services.
If you lead or run a group supporting SEND families, we’d love you to be part of it.
