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Vision StatementAll Parent Carers of children and young people aged 0-19 years in Gloucestershire will have the opportunity to participate in and be heard by service providers through the Gloucestershire Parent Carers Council (which is in development), the Parent Carer Participation Worker, the Parent Carer Forum and Parent Carer Representatives (Reps) from Carers Gloucestershire. ParticipationParent participation is beneficial both for parents and professionals involved with children and families. Professionals need to know what they are doing well and where they could be doing things better. Parents can assist with the planning and development of services, providing evidence for this with their expert knowledge. In consultation with parents who are using services it is hoped that parent influence and input into service design will deliver better services for all children and families. Increasing the number of parents participating will ensure:· More parents are involved in the decision making process so that it becomes more representative · Services reflect the influence of parents · All Parent Carers are made welcome if they wish to participate · Parents are empowered
If you are a Parent Carer of a child or young person and would like to have a say about
what services you receive and on any future developments, maybe you would like to
think of becoming involved with one of the following:
· One of the support groups in Gloucestershire · Gloucestershire Parent Carers Council · Carers Forum (please see our Forum section)
comment on consultations.
Upcoming Events...As I Walked Out - events across Gloucestershire: flyer front, flyer back No Limits Sports Club - Summer Holidays Grandparents & Autism - Milestones School Inclusive out of school activities in Gloucestershire Inclusive creative opportunties at Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Sports Club brochure 2009/10, Cotswolds Inclusive Youth Theatre, Gloucester
Parent Carer Bulletins...Carers Gloucestershire bulletins July 2009 Page 1 July 2009 Page 2
Have your say...'Communication Matters' - A County Wide Review of Children's Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Services is taking place. DCSF and The Salt review Independent review of teacher supply for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties www.dcsf.gov.uk/saltreview/?cid=Inap&pla=17DEC09&type=email
Parent Partnership Service request for parent feedback on the location of the service Improving the emotional health of children and young people in Gloucestershire
Parent Carer Publications...Cool 2 Care information leaflet
Useful Links...
Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is the national campaign fighting for rights and justice for disabled children
The Gloucestershire Children and Young People's Service Directory - an online resource of services for children, young people and families, which includes useful information for Parent Carers
Cool 2 Care is an organisation that brings together families of disabled children with people who want to care for them |