September has been a busy, busy month for your local Parent Carer Forum. So there’s a lots to share with Medway parent carers this October, including our EOTAS and funding consultation responses, an update on school transport and our coffee…
Medway community Healthcare (MCH) and Kent community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) are coming together as one organisation from Thursday, 1st October We understand that any changes to organisations providing your family’s care can bring questions or concerns. Medway Parent…
We’re delighted to be welcoming Marie Woolston, Experts at Hand Programme Lead, to our September Coffee Morning to speak with parent carers about the new Experts at Hand (EAH) programme being developed in Medway. Experts at Hand aims to make…
The Kent & Medway Recovery and Wellbeing College has released its Autumn 2026 programme, with a range of free health and wellbeing courses for adults living in Kent and Medway. With courses covering mental health, wellbeing, confidence, self-care and personal…
The Department for Education (DfE) is currently running two national consultations that could influence how children and young people with SEND are supported in the future. At Medway Parents & Carers Forum, we know that government consultations can often feel…
Medway Council is applying for funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to improve three local play areas in Chatham. As part of the funding application, they are asking local families and residents to share their views…
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a national consultation on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS), giving families, professionals and organisations the opportunity to help shape how children and young people who receive EOTAS are supported in the future.…
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a public consultation on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) as part of its wider SEND reforms. If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND, particularly…
Waiting for an ADHD or autism assessment can feel overwhelming. Many families tell us they’re unsure what support their child is entitled to while they wait, and unfortunately there’s a lot of misinformation circulating. NHS waiting times remain extremely long…
Statement The Forum has been made aware earlier this evening by a parent about concerns regarding potential changes by Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) to the Right to Choose pathway. We raised our concerns about this to Medway’s…
Getting your child to school can be one of the biggest challenges families face, especially when a child has additional needs or disabilities, this guide is to learn about SEND travel assistance in Medway. If your child has Special Educational…
Medway Council has recently introduced a new AI Search Tool on its website, designed to make it easier for residents to find information quickly and in a more accessible way. For parent carers that are those navigating Special Educational Needs…
Looking for family‑friendly activities in Medway this Easter half‑term? We hope this guide becomes your go‑to resource for accessible, inclusive, and SEND‑friendly Easter events in Medway, Kent 2026 Finding neurodiverse‑friendly, autism‑friendly, and accessible family activities during the school holidays shouldn’t…
As your local Forum, we remain committed to representing Medway Parent and Carer voices, and are asking if you could take the time to answer the survey’s linked below. These surveys includes the same questions shared by the government consultation.…