Parentsactive CIC exists as a force for positive change. Our core purpose is to improve life for parents of children and young people with additional needs in Hammersmith & Fulham by creating a supportive, inclusive community where everyone belongs, our voices are genuinely heard, and our challenges are recognised. Together, we help shape the services that our children and young people deserve.
The aim of Parentsactive is to provide a support network for parents and carers. We also connect with the local authority and health to help shape services to ensure that disabled children and young people’s needs are met.
Our Vision
Parentsactive exists to ensures that families have the support they need to navigate the complex and overwhelming landscape of health, education and social care. We believe knowledge is power and that every parent supporting a child or young adult with a disability should have access to the information and tools they need to support their family’s wellbeing.
Through our support network, we offer advocacy, peer support, empowerment and learning events. These are designed to reduce the isolation, confusion and helplessness that many families experience.
Unlike many, Parentsactive also supports families of young people aged 25 and over. We recognise that for many, the end of an EHCP can feel like falling off a ‘cliff edge’ yet the need for guidance and support doesn’t stop there. That’s why we continue to walk alongside families beyond this formal cut-off point.
Aligned with National Network Parent Carer Forum (NNPCF) principles and relevant legislation, we actively gather the views of a broad range of families, ensuring they reflect the diversity of our local population. We work collaboratively with the local authority, education settings, health and social care providers, and other local organisations to highlight both what is working well and where improvements are needed. We aim to co-produce services as equal partners, ensuring that new initiatives are genuinely responsive to the needs of our children, young people and their families.
Our Values
Inclusion – Welcoming all families, whatever their background or journey.
Empowerment – Equipping families with knowledge, confidence and a voice.
Partnership – Working collaboratively with local services and decision-makers.
Challenge – Speaking up when things aren’t working and pushing for change.
Continuity – Supporting families beyond the 0–25, because needs don’t stop there.
