Thank you for showing an interest in becoming part of the new Parent and Carer Panel for the Family Hubs in Medway. 
The panel is facilitated by Medway Parents and Carers Forum.

We want the services for babies and families at your local Family Hub to be the best they can be, and to do this we need your help! 
By sharing your experiences and opinions, you can help improve the services that parents and carers can access from pregnancy through to their child’s early years and beyond. 

Please join the Medway Parent and Carer Panel and tell us what you think.

Who can join the Panel?

Anyone living in Medway who is currently expecting a baby or has a child.
We want to hear from a diverse group of parents and carers to ensure we listen to all voices in the community.
You do not need to have taken part in anything like this before.
If you’re willing to share your experiences of pregnancy, having a baby, and accessing services, then we’d love to hear from you.

Why should I join the Panel?

To help shape and make services better for families in Medway – your opinions and experiences really do matter.
Make your voice heard and influence real change. 
To be part of a supportive community where you can connect with other parents and carers.
We also run free events for parents, carers and their children for Panel members. Currently, we are running free Stay and Play events at different locations in Medway on the 3rd Wednesday of the month; Panel members get priority booking and the events are publicised on our closed Facebook page.

What happens at Panel meetings?

We are interested in your experiences and opinions.
Topics for discussion will be varied; for example, you might be asked about your experience of meeting your midwife for the first time, accessing parenting classes, or going to a stay and play session. 
The information you share will be used anonymously to shape and improve services in Medway – we will take notes during the meetings, but no personally identifiable information will be recorded or shared. 

Where and when will Panel meetings be held?

We know that parents and carers are busy, so we will work with you to find times and venues that work for as many of the Panel as possible.
This means that meetings may be online or in person, daytime or evenings. We will also post polls in our closed Facebook page, and send out surveys for you to complete at your leisure if you wish to. Remember, all information shared is anonymous. 

How long can I be a part of the Panel for?

You are welcome to remain a part of the Panel for at least 6 months after your youngest child turns 5 years old.

Can I leave the Panel?

You are free to leave the Panel at any point.

How can I join the Panel?

Please fill out the form below, or you can email us at parentcarerpanel@medwaypcf.org.uk, and we will be in touch. 


Thank you for joining us and helping shape and improve the Family Hub services in Medway!