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Carers Bucks Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. Carers Bucks are holding events which celebrate this year’s theme “Caring for Equality,” they're hosting three in-person events and two online sessions, filled with...

The Government's 'Pathways to work' consultation is live. It outlines the government's proposals to reform the benefits system, to reduce economic inactivity and support individuals with health conditions or disabilities in accessing employment opportunities. It has significant implications for many in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP), and the stated cuts are likely to lead to increased poverty and dependence on the VCSE sector to fill the gaps. This is now out for consultation,...

The House of Lords review of the Autism Act The House of Lords Autism Act Committee is reviewing the Autism Act and wants to find out if it is working for autistic people. With the support of a Community Advisory Panel, Autism Action have created a survey to help respond as clearly as possible to the committee, including the opinions of as many autistic people and their supporters as we can. How can you get involved? We...

You can view our April newsletter here for all the latest events and insights into FACT's work as well as ways you can get involved and have your voice heard.

FACT Bucks attended the national Parent Carer Forum to keep in touch with national initiatives and learn more about SEND developments. The slides and information are below. View the presentation from the ‘What Works in SEND: Holding onto hope’ presented by Amanda Allard, Director, Council for Disabled Children. View Amanda Allard's Slides here View the presentation from the ‘NNPCF and Contact update’ with NNPCF Co-Chairs & Olivia Newbolt of Contact View the Contact And...

It’s time for the annual  FACT Bucks  Parent Carer Forum survey This is an influential survey open throughout February which the Council and local health and voluntary organisations take very seriously, using it to understand your views and to plan services for SEND families.  The questions are about your experience of the SEND system within Buckinghamshire in 2024.  Your views are important and will be read and taken into account. This questionnaire is for families of all...

Join us as a Trustee Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? FACT Bucks, the Parent Carer Forum for Buckinghamshire, is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as Trustees! About Us FACT Bucks is a parent-led, pan-disability forum dedicated to influencing decisions across education, health, and social care for children and young people with additional needs in Buckinghamshire. As required by the Children...