Document Library Listing and Links

Questions arising from Parent/Carer Engagement
 What is it that parent / carers are really wanting answered about schools transport. Includes feedback / signposting for most questions

Newsletter 2015 12 Xmas Edition
 All the latest News LPCF 10th Anniversary Details (Feb 2016) EHC plans and Lincs CC Ofsted CQC visit, Parent to Parent Meetings A day in the life of a LPCF of a Representative Myth Buster - CAMHS Referral LPCF Coffee mornings and Feedbacks 50/50 Club and Lottery (you have to be in it, to win it) IMPORTANT - Re-registering with your information - IMPORTANT

LPCF Survey Results to CQC
 Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. LPCF have been invited to give feedback to the CQC on these provisions. A survey was undertaken for just 12 days to obtain a quick snapshot of parent carer’s experiences and that of their dependants with special educational needs and disabilities. LPCF used the survey results to inform the meeting to be held on 3rd December 2015.

2nd County Coffee Morning Report (from Nov 2015)
 The compiled views and opinions of 30 parent carers who attended. Come to the next one and make YOUR views known,

Home to School Transport Consultation - Report
 Detailed feedback from meetings, emails , parent feedbacks, surveying and facebook feedback. It is not all bad news but sadly there appears much work to be done to improve the the process of home to school transport. Read all the details which are being fed back to LCC and other relevant agency partners.

Feedback from LPCF Coffee Mornings Oct 14 - Apr 15
 Parents views / opinions / experiences about almost every area effecting Parent Carers ERRATAM P 2 Para 3 dates should read "This report outlines the issues raised between October 2014 and April 2015."

Newsletter 2015 11
 All the latest News Parent to Parent Meetings - Together we are stronger !!! 2nd County Coffee Morning (Linked to Carers Rights Day) Parent well being The Care Act Apr 2015 - what does it mean Myth Buster - Schools Transport IMPORTANT - Re-registering with your information - IMPORTANT

LPCF Coffee Morning Feedback April -Sept 15
 A comprehensive round up of what parents are discussing and raising at our County wide Coffee mornings. Get involved - make your views known !!

Newsletter 2015 08
 All the latest News Annual Report 2014-15 Chairperson's Message Independent Support is HERE IMPORTANT - Re-registering with your information - IMPORTANT

Annual Report 2014-15
 Full Annual Report for 2014-15. See just how much we have achieved in the past year.

Annual Report 2014-15
 Full Annual Accounts for 2014-15.

Newsletter 2015 05
 County Coffee morning Carers Week 8-14 June 15 Big Thank You to our donors Disabled Children - A fathers perspective Annual Picnic - 30th August 2015

Report Signposting & Info event March 15
 One of our most successful events analysed. Views opinions and learning all captured.

County Coffee Morning Report (Mar 2015)
 Extensive and detailed outcome report following the highly successful County Coffee Morning held in Mar 2015.
The views and feedback from parents and carers in attendance is for circulation to all service providers to assist in then understanding of the views of their consumers / users.

Newsletter 2015 02
 All the latest News Information & Signposting event LIASE & Core Assets Carers’ Rights’ Day is on November 2014 FEEDBACK Fundraising & lottery IMPORTANT - Re-registering with your information - IMPORTANT

CAF Help in the Early Years Factsheet2015
 The Children and Families Act 2014 came into force. This factsheet explains the key parts of the new system that affect children from birth to age five, as well as some general information about finding suitable childcare.

CAF Personal Budgets 2015
 Personal Budget question answered. Really useful FAQ sheet answering many key questions. A definite read for anyone interested in personal budget for their child.

CAF Money Matters
 A checklist when your child has additional needs

CAF Family Finance -
Fuel Costs
 Help with fuel bills and keeping warm

CAF - GP Support
 GP practice guide: supporting disabled children and young people

DfE SEND Oct Newsletter
 DfE 0-25 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY UNIT All the latest news and updates direct from Government source

SEND Code of Practice Jan 15
 Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years
Statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities

SEND:Supporting local and national accountability (DFE Publication)
 The vision is of children and young people with SEND achieving well in their early years, at school and in college; finding employment; leading happy and fulfilled lives; and having choice and control over their support.. READ ON...........

Care Act 2014
 Legislation document directly form the Gov.UK site

SEND:- Supporting local and national accountability
 Direct from the Gov.uk website. The National and Local frameworks and their accountability. This document supports, and should be read in conjunction with, the overall Accountability system statement for education and children’s services. Building on the key elements of accountability set out in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 years, the purpose of this document is to:

Lincolnshire County Council - Adult Care Local Account 2014-15
 The Local Account reports our achievements in the last year and our plans for the future.

NHS Personal Health Budgets 2015 (Easy Read)
 Getting the health care you need on a budget. An easy read version all about Personal Health Budgets. Lots of useful information and guidance about budgeting etc

NHS 2015-16 Lincolnshire Local Transformation Plan For Children and Young People's Mental
 NHS 2015-16 Lincolnshire Local Transformation Plan (Report) For Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing

NHS Joint Heath Strategy (Easy read Version)
 Our Plans for Helping Local People Stay Well

NHS Joint Health Strategy 2013-18
 Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Lincolnshire 2013-2018

NNPCF
Annual Report 2014-15 (Authors - )
 The National Network for Parent Carers Forums How the bigger national picture looks and how does Lincolnshire fit in. All in this together

Children and
Families Act 2014
 The Role of Parent Carers when your Child reaches 16 As parent/carers we know that moving from children’s to adults’ services can be very difficult. One of the key parts of the Children & Families Act 2014 is how the new SEND system will improve life outcomes for young people from 14-25 years who have Special Education Needs (SEN) and to ensure this transition is seamless

Moving On Accessible Guide to Transitions (LCC Publication)
 Guidance for young people in transitions with Special Educational Needs and learning disabilities and their families in Lincolnshire

Developing Outcomes in Education, Health and Care Plans
 Information and examples of outcomes in EHC plans (from DBOT)

Difficult Conversations
 Making it easier to talk about end of life issues with young adults with life-limiting conditions.

Universal Credit - Introduction
 Universal Credit is a new benefit that supports people who are on a low income or out of work, and helps ensure that you are better off in work than on benefits - Read the details

Independent Support
IS it 4 ALL?
 To help young people and their families who are going through the new Education, Health and Care (EHC) planning system

Results of LPCF survey on EHC Plans Apr 2015
 Survey results from 64 parents who fed back to us about how move from Statements (139a) to new EHC plans is going. It appears there are some good examples of practice but sadly it is not a consistent picture.

Care Act 2014 - Gov.UK Factsheets
 An indexed list of 13 summary factsheets lifted directly from Gov.uk website

Care Act and Whole Family Approaches
 This document aims to provide practical guidance for practitioners working in adult social care in relation to carrying out assessments and developing plans which consider the needs of the whole family.

Carers Rights Day 1
(28 Nov 2014) Report
 Report and feedback from the first Carers Rights Day. By all accounts a resounding success.