LPCF Achievements

LPCF Awards Presentation

5th June 2017

During the LPCF 3rd County Coffee Morning held in Woodhall Spa the winners of the first ever LPCF Awards were announced. The award, which had been open for 6 months, encouraged parents to nominate those individuals, professionals and agencies who have excelled and gone above in supporting LPCF families .

The Winner Eric Ormond unfortunately could not attend and Russel Outen-Coe from NHS presented the winners certificate to Coralie Cross.

The second round of nominations has now started and concludes in Dec 2017.

All parents and carers are encouraged to have a think and give some praise where it's due for those who make a difference to their lives.

LPCF will be dedicating a new webpage to build a Hall of Fame to highlight the winners and all of those who have been nominated for this prestigious accolade.

Third County Coffee Event

5th June 2017

3rd County COffee Morning - Kitchen team including Sally Donner who kindly donated funds for the event

Over 30 parents attended the event in Woodhall Spa, which was supported by one of LPCF's former volunteers, Sally Donner.

Parents took part in activities exploring the Local Offer, Short Breaks and the LPCF website and were asked for their thoughts on the services that they receive. These will be collated and published in a report to be circulated to the Local Authority and Health.

The parents who supported the event reported that it was a very positive event where the key managers for SEND, Social Care, CCGS and Health attended to talk to parents about their roles and address parents individual concerns.

Parents reported “ it is brilliant to get a chance to speak directly to the managers who can make a difference”.

LPCF commented “We feel that by holding these events we are helping to build more positive relationships where issues can be addressed face to face without any barriers and parents feel able to speak frankly about the issues that are occurring.” See Full Report

Volunteer Engagement Day

4th December 2017

LPCF held their third Volunteer/ Trustee engagement Day at the South Holland Centre, Spalding on 4th December 17

Eight enthusiastic volunteers attended to learn more about the Charities priorities in the next
few months and to explore how to reach more parent carers through different settings.

Training on use of the website admin area was given to volunteers and a script to help at meetings was introduced.

Parents Voice Report

20th Oct 2017

Parents Voice reports have been produced on a bi-annually basis for a number of years but with the increasing amount of feedback form parents LPCF have now moved to a quarterly reporting process (1st April, July, October, Jan).

Our extensive October report for Jul-Sep 2017 can be found here -

For other Parents Voice reports please have a look in our extensive library

Volunteer Engagement Day

22nd September 2017

LPCF held their second Volunteer/ Trustee engagement Day at the Supreme Inn, Bicker, near Boston.

Nine enthusiastic volunteers attended to explore their volunteering role and develop their expertise in giving information & signposting.

Priorities for LPCF over the coming years were discussed and volunteers were given an overview of the new Data Protection rules (GDPR).

Julie Goy from “Every-one” was invited for lunch, at which she presented LPCF with the Carers Quality Award.

Our Charity is the first forum to receive this award.
Thank you Every-one.

Parents Voice Report

16th Sep 2017

Parents Voice reports have been produced on a biannually basis for a number of years but with the increasing amount of feedback form parents LPCF have now moved to a quarterly reporting process (1st April, July, October, Jan).

Our Sept report for Apr-Jun 2017 can be found here -

For other Parents Voice reports please have a look in our extensive library

Professionals Self Harm Workshop

19th May 2017

In conjunction with Casy Counselling LPCF offered their 3rd Self Harm workshop for professionals at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre.

Nicola Wickstead from Casy provided the usual high standard of training for 22 professionals who evaluated the event and learning very positively.

Following the workshop, the professionals enjoyed a LPCF buffet with homemade cakes and had an opportunity to network and talk to Casy and LPCF about the event and other shared issues.

The event evaluation will be made available ASAP

AGM

15th May 2017

LPCF held its AGM where the 2016-17 Annual Report and Account were presented.
Annual Report - Accounts
Volunteers and Trustees were thanked for the amount of volunteer time given during the year.

Changes were made to the Trustees and Officers – check the team page for more details.

A further Constitutional Change was agreed by the membership.

Parents Voice Report

7th May 2017

Parents Voice reports have been produced on a bimonthly basis for a number of years but with the increasing amount of feedback form parents LPCF have now moved to a quarterly reporting process (1st April, July, October, Jan).

Our April report Jan-mar 2017 can be found here -

For other Parents Voice reports please have a look in our extensive library

Volunteer Engagement Day

24th Apr 2017

LPCF held our first Volunteer/ Trustee engagement Day at the Finchatton Arms, Near Sleaford.

12 enthusiastic volunteers attended to explore the future development of LPCF and to support volunteers in their volunteering role.

Signposting and Information Event

South Holland Centre in Spalding

15th March 2017

17 organisations attended providing a diverse range of information and support for parent carers.
In response to parents requests, our Charity held the event throughout the daytime and into the evening, so parents and professionals who worked were able to attend.

During the day we also hosted a Self- harm awareness talk for parents and a Self- Harm Awareness Workshop for professionals. Over 90 parent carers and professionals attended the Signposting and Information event and took part in the presentations by CASY Counselling on Self Harm Awareness.
Thanks to Casy for presenting the workshops

Trustees/volunteers Interviews

Mar 2017

Interviews During March we interviewed five people who were interested in becoming Trustees of LPCF.

Trustees are happy to announce that all five were successful and are currently going through our Induction process. The successful candidates will appear on the Team page of our website once each one has completed their induction process.

We are also pleased to announce that we have 4 new volunteers, who will also appear on our Team page shortly.

Many thanks to all those who volunteered to give up their spare time for LPCF - without you we wouldn't exist.

Trustees Recruitment Day

Feb 2017

In February we gave potential volunteers/Trustees a chance to find out more about LPCF and what our organisation has to offer them.

We are in the process of interviewing and inducting them and their details will appear on the Team page of our website in due course.

Special General Meeting (SGM)

Feb 2017

On February 3rd 2017 LPCF held a Special General Meeting to vote on Constitutional Changes.

Thirty changes were agreed upon and the Constitution has since been updated.

A copy of this can be seen on our website. Thanks to Caty Collier (VCS) and Ken Maggs (Moore Thompson) who advised us on the proposed. changes.

Thanks to all volunteers/Trustees past and present who have helped shape LPCF’s Constitution to make it an organisation fit for the future.

Away Day

Jan 2017

At the end of January LPCF volunteers and some LCC reps gathered at the Finchhatton Arms to learn more about Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum as an organisation.
Our website coordinator explained the workings of the Team page and website.

Achievements over the past year were discussed and volunteers enjoyed a relaxing yoga session with Michelle.

During lunch we were joined by Michelle White and Kate Capel from the Local Authority to talk to LPCF about EHC plans.