Medway Parents and Carers Forum

Meeting with Senior commissioners for children's services, Public Health
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online
MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Meeting with James Harman Head of Children’s Services Commissioning

Time: Jun 8, 2023 07:00 PM London
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Meeting ID: 883 9956 3181
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Customer Experience Team - MCH
2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Strood Family hub, Clifton Close, Strood, ME2 2HG
Come along to Strood hub, Clifton Close, Strood ME2 2HG and give feedback to Alex and Erica about services within MCH.

School Attendance Team Meeting
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
May 17 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join the attendance team on zoom for a presentation on school attendance and children missing education.

Topic: School Attendance team meeting
Time: May 17, 2023 07:00 PM London
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Meet the professionals coffee morning
2023-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Hoo Village Institute, United Kingdom
Come along and meet
Sue Gibbons – Designated Cliical Officer for SEND
Julia Cox – Commissioner for MCH services
Hannah Christie – Commissioner for NELFT
They will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Therapeutic Outreach and Support Team meeting (TOaST)
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Medway Parents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Therapeutic Outreach and Support Team meeting (TOaST)
Time: Apr 24, 2023 07:00 PM London
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new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) legislation
2023-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodlands Family Hub, Gillingham, Woodlands Road, Gillingham
Please come along and find out all about the new LPS legislation. We will be joined by Bethany Brothwell who is AMHP and DOLS Team Manager at Medway Council. Not to be missed!

AGM, Celia Buxton, Mandy Lawson, More than Words Charity and mini pamper treatments
2023-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Mid Kent College
Please join us at our AGM where we will be joined by Celia Buxton Assistant Director for Education and SEND, Mandy Lawson Interim Service Manager 0-25 Disability Team and More than Words charity. After this parents can take advantage of free pamper treatments from Mid Kent College students. Not to be missed! Book using Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/570714391107

Children's neurodevelopmental pathways discussion
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Please come and meet Tora Gubbins who is the Programme Manager for Children’s Neurodevelopment Pathways at NHS Kent and Medway to talk about the pathways and give feedback.
Due to many parents not being able to make the last meeting we are hosting an online evening meeting.
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Meeting ID: 881 1009 8670
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Preparation for Adulthood Fair
2023-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent
Over 50 stall holders will be available to talk to young people and parents/carers who are on the pathway to adulthood about their next steps and ambitions for adult life.
Book your place here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/medway-parents-and…

Transport Coffee Meeting
2023-02-21 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for a meeting with Adam Brooker to discuss any issues with SEN transport.

Invite Link
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Volunteer Recruitment Morning
2023-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wrec Room at Chatham Pentagon, Level 1 Chatham Pentagon Centre, ME4 4BB
Please drop in and find out about the opportunities we have to volunteer for Medway Parents and Carers Forum. This will be held in the Wrec Room, Pentagon, Chatham, Kent

Coffee Morning - Childrens Neurodevelopment Pathways
2023-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wayfield Children’s Centre, chatham
Please come and meet Tora Gubbins who is the Programme Manager for Children’s Neurodevelopment Pathways at NHS Kent and Medway

Understanding SEND Education - meet the professionals
2023-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Wrec Room at Chatham Pentagon, Level 1 Chatham Pentagon Centre, ME4 4BB
Following on from the last Education event, senior leaders from Medway Council and various other services will be joining us again to talk to parents and carers about all aspects of Education
Please book your place using this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/503188078087

Benefits and Financial Welfare coffee morning
2023-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Strood Family hub, Clifton Close, Strood, ME2 2HG
In the middle of a cost of living crisis we have secured Gemma Gilley, manager of benefits and financial welfare at Medway Council, to come along and talk to parents about the household support fund that Medway Council have to support parents. She will be able to help with all aspects of benefits available and financial help. Not to be missed in this current climate!

Children and Young People's plan consultation
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
On 9th January at 7pm we will be holding a consultation online regarding the Children and Young Peoples Plan. This has been done as a result of MPCF raising concerns at a senior level council meeting that we had not seen the document and the voice of our children with SEND had not been heard. Celia Buxton would like your views on the new strategy that they want to implement in Medway. Please see poster for zoom joining instructions.

More than words coffee morning
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Mid Kent College
We are delighted to welcome Helen from More than words to come along and speak to parents about her charity and share with us some signs.
https://www.morethanwordscharity.com

Sleep Workshop
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent

Transforming care and Celia Buxton coffee morning
2022-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Wrec Room at Chatham Pentagon, Level 1 Chatham Pentagon Centre, ME4 4BB
Please come along and find out about the transforming care programme and give feedback to Celia Buxton about any issues you or your child may be facing.

Meet the Forum
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Come and meet the volunteers and staff that work hard every day making sure the voices of parents and carers are heard in Medway. Find out what we do and tell us what we can do to help you.
MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Meet the Forum
Time: Oct 20, 2022 07:00 PM London
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Meeting ID: 845 0693 7102
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Creating YP mental health workers guidance
2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Dr Amanda Carr came to meet parents in 2021 to discuss the concerns around transitions for young people within the Mental Health Services.
After presenting the findings to NHS Kent and Medway she has now been tasked to develop training for professionals working in the mental health sector to support better understanding of young people experience. The training will focus on issues around development needs, how to support transitions and communication and engagement with young adults in need of mental health support.

Any parents or carers of young people (18-25s) can represent the parent voice and to contribute to the topics and themes that we may cover in the training, by taking part in a focus group.
This meeting is only for service users of young people aged 18-25, not for those under 18 or on the waiting list. Please register your attendance via this link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-mental-health-workers-guidance-for-transitions-18-25-tickets-427808345277?fbclid=IwAR3vqfdXzNu9f7IM70zB7sOOVo520EgO5ZiFUs4qpfS9QazhlypDPAkuSOo

DWP coffee morning
2022-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Wrec Room at Chatham Pentagon, Level 1 Chatham Pentagon Centre, ME4 4BB
DWP will be joining us to help parents and carers with any of the following advice:
Meet and discuss any problems stopping you working and suggest partner organisations who may be able to help you.
Assist with CV’s, job search, applications etc.
Calculate how your household income would be affected by work, and how much better off you would be in a particular job.
Sometimes help with travel for interviews, interview clothing, clothes for job starts etc.

Transport coffee morning
2022-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St David’s Church, Lordswood, Newton close, Lordswood, Chatham
Please come and join us to discuss any transport queries you may have. This is also a chance to meet Adam Brooker, who has replaced Russell Hoare.

Health and Social Care event
2022-09-13 09:45 - 14:00 | Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent
Please come and join us for an event covering everything you need to know about health and social care in Medway. Speakers include Short Breaks, Self Directed Support Team , Social Care, Adult Social Care transition team, NELFT, MCH, Public Health Teams and many more. Please book your place using this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/398827452647

Sticks and Stones Festival 2022
2022-08-27 11:00 - 17:00
Free well-being festival. MPCF will be at this event so come and say hello. There will also be live music, performances, workshops, food and drink. Sticks and Stones provides access to a large range of Medway services for health and well being.

Strood Hub Summer Fun Day
2022-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Strood Hub, ME2 2HG
MPCF will be at this event, please come and say hello.
Strood Summer Fun Day
Come and join us for the final Summer Fun Day of 2022!
Tuesday 23rd August from 11:00am until 2:00pm at our Strood Hub ME2 2HG.
Free, family fun and games
Arts and crafts
Explore the fire engine
Meet reptiles and lots more!
Please feel free to bring a picnic or lunch with you, however please me mindful of others’ possible allergies.

Chatham Hub Funday
2022-08-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Chatham Family Hub, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham
Chatham Children and Family Hub Summer Fun Day. Free event for the whole family, come along and say hello to MPCF.

Coffee Meeting with Celia Buxton
2022-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Wrec Room at Chatham Pentagon, Level 1 Chatham Pentagon Centre, ME4 4BB
Come and meet Celia Buxton (Assistant Director for Education and SEND at Medway Council) Come and tell her face to face what is working and what isn’t. Celia has arranged to meet with parents every school term alternating face to face and online. If you need any help on where the venue is please contact us on medwaypcf@googlemail.com

National SEND Review Explained
2022-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
What does the National SEND review mean for you and your family? How you can get involved and give your feedback to make a direct impact on the future. Please contact us at medwaypcf@googlemail.com for meeting joining details

Virtual Coffee Meeting with Celia Buxton
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Come and Meet Celia. Celia is the Assistant Director for Education and SEND at Medway Council. Tell her what is working and what isn’t working for your child and young person. To get the joining details please email us at medwaypcf@googlemail.com

EHCP Needs Assessment Training (Online) 22nd March
2022-03-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Tuesday 22nd March 10am EHCP Process Training online Clair Jackson from SEN Expert training, including Needs assessments and drafting the final plan, is it fit for purpose? Register your place today on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/275704247827
