Working in partnership

Working in partnership, including with health services, local authorities and other groups.

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Working with local authorities

In this section, we discuss the role of forums when working with local authorities.

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Working with elected members

In this section, we discuss how parent carer forums can work with elected members and the processes in different areas which can help raise awareness of the forums work.

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Working with the different health systems

In this section, we discuss the various health systems which forums may want to work with and the different roles they have.

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Health information helpful for forums

In this section, we provide an overview of health information which can support forums in the participation and co-production work.

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Healthwatch

In this section, we look at the role of Healthwatch and provide information for forums on how to work with them include case examples.

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Working with other local groups

In this section, we discuss how forums can work with local groups to strengthen parent carer voice.

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Designing and reviewing services

In this section, we discuss the role of forums in designing and reviewing local services.

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Co-producing the Local Offer

In this section, we look at how forums can be involved in co-producing the Local Offer.

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OFSTED and CQC Inspections

In this section, we look at the role forums play during the OFSTED and CQC area SEND inspections.

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Working with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disability Information, Advice and support services (SENDIASs) 

In this section we look at how forums can work with their local SENDIASs service

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