Camden Parent Carer Forum
We are a diverse group of over 500 parent carers who understand the unique journey of raising children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We offer a safe and supportive community for SEND parent carers in Camden – we are here to support you.
Who's it for?
Any Camden resident caring for 0 to 25 year olds with special education needs. Parents or carers of children who go to school in Camden but live in another borough are also welcome.
When does it run?
Throughout term times. The Forum will be closed for summer from Tuesday 21st July and will reopen on Monday 7th September.
How much does it cost?
Free
How to access the service
Contact us using the form below
Who we are
The Camden Parent Carer Forum is run by parents of SEND Children who live in & have links with the local Community. We understand the unique journey of raising children with additional needs. We aim to share information, listen to your experiences, identify common themes and strengthen our common voice to improve services.
We are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (known as the NNPCF), which brings together the collective voice of families like ours from across England. We work closely with Camden Local Authority (Education, Health & Social Care) and other service providers to influence how they commission, plan and deliver services to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND
What we do
Peer support
We host regular events, both in person and online to bring parent carers together in a safe, supportive space to share experiences and ideas. We also offer activities that promote self-care, helping parent carers look after themselves so they can better support others.
Training and Workshops
We work in partnership with different education, health and social care providers to provide training and workshops on different topics helpful to parent carers.
Working with Camden to improve services
We work with Camden Local Authority to ensure parent carer voices help shape SEND services. Every two months, we host forum meetings bringing parent carers together with professionals to share experiences, highlight what’s working and discuss improvements to help strengthen relationships between families and services. We also offer opportunities to join focus groups and consultations, helping to amplify the parent carer voice and improve local services and support for SEND families
You are welcome to come along to any of our events, they are informal, friendly and very informative! Join us in making a positive impact. Together, we’re helping to shape the future of services for children and young people with SEND in Camden.
Follow us on social media
Facebook: @CamdenPCF
IG: @CamdenPCF
X: @CamdenPCForum
Events and workshops calendar
We have lots of events, workshops and meetings for any parent, carer in Camden with a child or young person (0- 25 years) with special needs. Whether you are seeking guidance, looking to share your experiences or simply hoping to connect with other parents or carers, our calendar has something for everyone. Please join us!
- Coffee Mornings are a chance to meet other parents for a chat & to share advice and info.
- Walk and Talks are relaxed walks on Hampstead Heath and a chance to get together with other parents, have a cup of coffee along the way and just talk about anything and everything.
- Workshops are held each term jointly with other services and agencies on various subjects.
- Forum Meetings are when we get together as parents with different professionals from services in and around Camden – ask questions, get updates and give feedback.
To join a session you can email us [email protected] or call 07385 003 662
November 2026
| Date & time: | Event description: | Location: |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm | AI training for parent carers | London, AI Campus, NW1 1RD |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 10:00am – 11:30am | The Forum Coffee Catch-Up | Costa, Camden Road, NW1 9LR |
| Monday 9 November 2026 10:15am – 12:00pm | Walk & Talk | Regents Park, Gloucester Gate Entrance, NW1 |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Movement, relaxation & lunch | Kentish Town, Congregational Church, NW1 8PH |
| Wednesday 18 November 2026 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Total communications workshop | Harmood Children’s Centre, NW1 8DQ |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 10:30am – 12:30pm | Forum meeting (hybrid) | Greenwood Centre, NW5 1LB |
December 2026
| Date & time: | Event description: | Location: |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 December 2026 10:15am – 12:00pm | Walk & Talk | Hampstead Heath, Outside Parliament Hill Cafe/Toilets |
| Wednesday 9 December 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Forum winter wind down | Castlehaven Community Centre NW1 8RU |
What parents say
“The Camden Parents Forum is my one-stop shop for essential information.”
“This is such a fantastic Forum, a true lifeline.”
“I like the mutual support, the massive knowledge and the opportunity to explore issues, and I also like being kept up to date on legislation, services, and be part of parents assisting Camden.”
Hear from our members
What do parents get from the Camden Parent Carer Forum? Watch the video to find out!
Contact this service
The best way to contact this service is to use the form below. Alternatively, you can reach us by phone or email.
Phone: 07385 003 662
Email: [email protected]