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Lewisham Parent and Carers
Lewisham Parent and Carers Forum: Paula's Story

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Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum (LPCF) are a registered charity. We are a group of parent carers who have children or young people with a disability or additional need, living in the Borough of Lewisham.

The aim of the Parent Forum is to encourage parent participation and engagement and to get the best services for our children. Working with the local authority, education, health and social care, voluntary organisations and universal services.

Lewisham Parent and Carers

Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum (LPCF) is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Lewisham.

We provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

We signpost, support and empower families to obtain the best possible support and services for their children.

Free membership is for all parents and carers in Lewisham

  • We provide a drop-in service at Kaleidoscope Drop-In once a month together with other support groups in Lewisham.
  • We talk to other parents about their views and opinions on matters of interest and feedback to the relevant statutory sectors, as well as nationally.
  • We gather information on services and activities in the borough and share these with parents and carers and other organisations, including school SENCos.
  • We organise presentations, workshops and training for parents and carers on topics of interest and relevance to their children and young people.
  • We encourage participation and engagement of parents and carers.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: