Medway Parent and Carers Forum

17/06/2026

Did you know there are lots of SEND activities and support sessions available across Medway? 💙

From drop-in SEND support sessions to local activities for children and young people with SEND, there’s plenty happening for families to get involved in.

Find out what’s on:👉 https://orlo.uk/nkThH

16/06/2026

What does a Parent Carer forum do?💜

We're an independent, parent-led charity that works to ensure voices of parent carers of children and young people with SEND are heard.

Shared below are some of the ways we and you help shape better services for families across Medway

15/06/2026

📢 Have your say on transitioning into adult social care
We’ve been asked to share this survey on behalf of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Please note this is not our survey, so we won’t have access to the responses or results.

The survey is open to:
Professionals supporting young people moving into adult social care
Young people preparing for or going through this transition
Adults with lived experience of transitioning from children’s to adult services
Parents, carers, and family members

🕒 It takes around 10 minutes to complete.
If you’d like to share your experience, please take part here: 👉
https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/4O5-1R5T/scie-dhsc-transitions-survey?pfredir=1

Thank you for helping to improve support for young people moving into adult services 💙

work with young peopleyoung people who are going throughor preparing for this transitionadults with lived experienceparents, carers, and family members

13/06/2026

This carers week (8th June - 14th June) We want to thank all parent carers for all you do 💜

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

💙 Carers Support Day is Underway at the Pentagon 💙

We're delighted to be hosting Carers Support Day today, organised by Carers First Medway as part of Carers Week 2026.

A wide range of local organisations are currently on hand to offer advice, guidance and information for carers, families and anyone looking to find out more about the support available across Medway.

📍 Carers Information Drop-In 🕙 10am – 2pm 📍 First Floor, outside the Healthy Living Centre

Find out about local services, support networks and practical advice for carers.

📍 Young Carers Event 🕞 3.30pm – 6pm 📍 Former GAME Unit

A dedicated event for young carers, offering information, support and opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences.

Whether you're an unpaid carer, a young carer, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the support available in Medway, we'd love to see you.

💙 Free to attend 💙 Organised by Carers First Medway 💙 Everyone welcome

10/06/2026

🤝Meet your Parent Carer Support Team 💜

Being a parent carer can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Our friendly support team is here to offer a listening ear, help with filling in forms, provide guidance, and signpost you to local services that may be able to help

Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for support with specific issues, we're here for you

👉If you don't yet have a membership with us (it's free!) and would like access to our parent support team please fill in our form here: https://medwaypcf.org.uk/membership-form/

👉Contact our parent support team here: https://medwaypcf.org.uk/parent-support/

09/06/2026

☀️ We're getting ready for the Strood Summer Festival ☀️

Come and say hello!👋 Your Forum will be here to chat with local Medway Parent Carers, share information about the support and services available, and answer any questions you may have. Whether you're already apart of the community of would like to find out more, we'd love to meet you! 🥳

📅Date: Saturday 13th June 2026
⏱️Time: 10am - 2pm (Set up from 9am)
📍Location: Leigh Academy Strood, Carnation Road, ME2 2SX

08/06/2026

Medway Parents and Carers will be here - if any parent has any questions or concerns, come and say hi! 👋💜

Carers First Medway is excited to be hosting a Youth Marketplace Event on Wednesday 10th June 2026, taking place from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Old GAME Unit, Ground Floor, Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham.

The event aims to bring together organisations from across Medway that support, inspire, and provide opportunities for young people. Young people attending will have the chance to meet local organisations, discover activities, clubs, volunteering opportunities, support services, and find out more about what is available within their community.

Come and celebrate National Carers week with us! 🥳

08/06/2026

We're celebrating Carer week! A parent carer is someone who cares for a child or young person with additional needs, often going above and beyond every day. 💜

Find out more and get support here:
👉 https://www.carersweek.org/
👉 https://medwaypcf.org.uk/