Parent Carer Council Shropshire delivered The Preparation for Adulthood Navigator Service 2022-2025, funded by Shropshire ICB. Over the 3 year contract period, the PFA Navigator Service:
PFA Navigator Service:
- Provided 1:1 support to 416 families through signposting and helping them navigate their young person’s journey
- Provided 1420 Community Support opportunities to Parent Carers and Young People through activities, training, and in-person events
- Attended 107 meetings and workstreams
- Provided over 150 in-person activities and events
- Produced 13 reports
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Following the success of this project, and the clear need for Parent Carers to have the opportunity to speak to someone with an understanding of the life of a Parent Carer and lived experience of the SEND system, PACC are pleased to share that we have extended this offer to an all-age service, offering personalised signposting and Information Provision for families of 0-25 year old’s with SEND in Shropshire.
Parent Carers are able to speak to navigators about:
- Education
- Education, Health and Care Plans
- Annual Reviews
- Activity Plans
- Housing Options
- Support for Parent Carers
- Support for Families
- Employment and Volunteering
- Help navigating the SEND system
- Social Opportunities
- Finances and Benefits
- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health Support
- Being Part of the local community
More information can be found here