Customer – Parent – Carer Forums
Ealing Mencap’s mission is “To change society so that disabled people can fully enjoy their rights and live happily and independently as possible”.
We have built into our firm foundations “Meaningful participation on all levels”. We can only achieve this by working TOGETHER with our customers and families to have a greater involvement in shaping the service they receive on a daily basis.
We aim to empower our customers, parents & carers to have a louder voice in their world – and support them to be listened to.
How will we do this?
We want to make the process of change within Ealing Mencap as straightforward as possible. Both our customer and parent groups are led by staff from the senior management team as well as a trustee of the board. This means that your voice is being heard directly by those that have the power to make changes!
My Community and Me – Ealing Mencap Customer Forum
Regular sessions with our customers to help them understand their value in their community. We explore what they really want from the support offered and how they can speak up and make the changes. We support our customers to campaign for the rights of people with learning disabilities in Ealing and nationally.
Parents Together – Ealing Mencap Parent/Carer Group
Our aim is “To make sure that Ealing Mencap’s parents and carers directly shape the services we provide for your child”.
We understand your time is valuable so we aim to run an information workshop every 6-8 weeks and to provide a space where you can share ideas, identify gaps and work on new ideas. We will engage parents and carers in sharing their experiences in surveys, consultations and working groups.
We want to provide opportunities for the SEND community in Ealing to have their voices heard and reduce feelings of isolation. We will work closely with partner organisations to make this happen and we will also signpost parents and carers to the separate Ealing Parent Carer Forum.
Information workshops:
- Mental Capacity Act
- Wills and Trusts
- Welfare and Benefits
- Preparing for Adulthood
- SEN support
- Sexuality and Relationships
If you would like more information please contact:
Annemarie Braganza-Hawkins
annemarie.braganza@ealingmencap.org.uk
