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MPCF are a charity that acts as a voice for families of young people with additional needs and disabilities. What next?

We help improve current services, shape future service and direct parents/carers to services that they may find of use for their family. The Medway Parents and Carers Forum is a group formed to help bring together the parents, families and carers of children and young people with a variety of additional needs to have a voice within Medway. The forum is run by parents for parents, with support from Medway Council and other organisations. Our Aims
•To have a collective voice around common issues.
•To work in partnership with those who provide services and support.
•To raise awareness of what support /services are needed.
•To raise awareness of issues faced by our children.
•To share experience and knowledge.
•To give feedback.
•To ensure that the future for our children is a good one. To achieve these aims we need your support, our strength and effectiveness relies upon your opinions and viewpoints. All parents carers of disabled children and young people are automatically members. To be involved or if you would like more information contact us. There is no charge for our service and no commitment-except to receive occasional communications from us about what is happening in our local area, with opportunities to express your views on a variety of topics (eg, short breaks, transition, childcare etc) at whatever level you wish. What the Forum can’t do

is tackle individual issues, it can only deal with issues that affect a number of people.

04/11/2026

💜 We've just posted a new blog on Post-16 options... Are you thinking about your young person’s next steps after school or college?

Our new blog brings together information for parent carers exploring post-16 options for young people with SEND and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Find out about supported internships in Medway, local providers and where to find further information to help you explore your young person’s next steps.

There’s no single ‘right’ route, every young person’s needs, strengths and aspirations matter. 🌟

👉 Read the blog:
https://medwaypcf.org.uk/information/supported-internships-in-medway-post-16-options-for-young-people-with-an-ehcp/

03/11/2026

💜 Your feedback helps shape SEND services across Medway!

Following last year's SEN Survey, we're highlighting some of the actions taken by local services in response to what families told us.

📢 Today, we're focusing on **annual reviews** and the changes introduced by Medway Council.

💬 Have you noticed any changes? We'd love to hear your experiences!

03/11/2026

Please contact parent Lisa Herron or police if seen.

ARLO HAS NOW BEEN FOUND!

** Vulnerable Missing Young Person **

Arlo has been missing from home for 3 hours. He left here around 6pm. He's 18, autistic and vulnerable. He's wearing a blue padded jacket and blue jogging bottoms. Please let me know if you have seen him.

Please get in touch if you see him.

Kellie

03/11/2026

A quick update for families: our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Drop-In Support Session today (Tuesday, 3 November) will not be taking place.

We will be back with our SEND drop in next week on Tuesday, 10 November, from 1pm to 3pm, at Strood Children and Family Hub, Clifton Close, Strood, ME2 2HG.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back next week.

02/11/2026

💜 Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We're looking for parent carers to get involved with Medway Parents & Carers Forum!

By volunteering with us, you can share your experiences, help represent the voices of local families and have a say in shaping SEND services across Medway.

Whether you have a little time or a lot, your voice and experiences matter! 💜

👉 Interested in getting involved? Find out more about volunteering with us: https://medwaypcf.org.uk/become-a-volunteer/

30/10/2026

We have been asked to share this information.
Please note that the Strood Hub Drop-In Session scheduled for Tuesday 03.11.26, 13:00 - 15:00 has unfortunately been cancelled.

The Wayfield drop in on the 12th November 13:00-15:00 will also be cancelled due to teams attending the meet the team at Lampard Centre Brompton 12-4pm.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend one of our other Hub Drop-In sessions next week:

Chatham
Monday
09:15 - 11:15

Strood
Tuesday
13:00 - 15:00

Wayfield
Thursday
13:00 - 15:00

Gillingham
Friday
10:00 - 12:00

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

30/10/2026

👉 Questions about your child’s education, SEND support, school transport or next steps?

Medway Council’s Meet the Team events are an opportunity to speak directly with professionals from a range of services, all in one place.

Whether you have a specific question or aren’t sure where to turn, you can ask about admissions, early years, SEND support, transport, social care and post-16 education, and find out what help may be available for your family.

📅 **Thursday 12 November 2026 | 12:30pm–4:30pm**
Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Brompton, Gillingham, ME7 5BU

**No booking needed** just drop in for a tea or coffee and a chat with the teams.

Find out more through Medway’s SEND Information Hub:
https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200307/special_educational_needs_and_disabilities_send_information_hub

For event queries, email [email protected]

29/10/2026

Happening tomorrow! More tickets have been released, follow the link in the post for information

🎃👻 A FEW MORE FREE SPACES ADDED FOR TOMORROW’S SCARE FEST! 🎟️

Missed out on tickets? We’ve released a few more spaces for tomorrow’s Halloween fun at the Pentagon! Grab yours and get those costumes ready — grown-ups too! 🧙‍♀️

📅 Friday 30 October | 10:30am–3:30pm
📍 Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham

🎨 Decorate your own trick-or-treat cauldron
🍬 Visit our participating shops to collect sweet treats
🧙‍♀️ Follow the Witch Hunt — with Halloween goody bags for the first 400 successful hunters
📸 Strike a spooky pose for our Scare & Share Gallery, with £100 to spend at D&A Toys up for grabs!
🎩 Enjoy Anton Ghoul’s FREE shows at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm — no ticket needed for the shows!

🎟️ Book your FREE cauldron-making and trick-or-treat session:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003566224512?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please book tickets for children only.

❤️ A big thank you to Child-Friendly Medway and Best Start in Life for supporting this free family event.

This is not a supervised playscheme — parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.

Address

Snapdragons Centre, Cliffe Road, Strood
Rochester
ME23FF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://medwaypcf.org.uk/

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