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National Network of Parent/Carer Forums - SEND Lockdown 3 - Survey Findings
A big thank you to all of our members who contributed to the Lockdown 3 SEND Survey. We had a fantastic number of responses, which were added to the responses of 22 other London boroughs - 1704 surveys completed in total. The feedback has now been analysed and the results are below for both Bexley and the combined London Boroughs:
A big thank you to all of our members who contributed to the Lockdown 3 SEND Survey. We had a fantastic number of responses, which were added to the responses of 22 other London boroughs - 1704 surveys completed in total. The feedback has now been analysed and the results are below for both Bexley and the combined London Boroughs:
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Have your say on changes to the Mental Health Act
The government is seeking views on its proposed reform of the Mental Health Act, following a review in 2017.
The proposals aim to give people greater control of their own treatment, as well as improving care for people with a learning disability or autism.
You can respond to the consultation via the online portal, and the consultation closes on 21 April 2021.
The government is seeking views on its proposed reform of the Mental Health Act, following a review in 2017.
The proposals aim to give people greater control of their own treatment, as well as improving care for people with a learning disability or autism.
You can respond to the consultation via the online portal, and the consultation closes on 21 April 2021.
Bexley IASS - Children & Young People's Views
Click here to complete the survey or click on the flyer.
Click here to complete the survey or click on the flyer.
Young People's Emotional Wellbeing in Bexley
Healthwatch Bexley are keen to ask young people aged 11-25 years about the impact that Covid-19 has had on their wellbeing with the aim of increasing awareness of support services that are available to them. Please click on the link below to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YPV9DYF
Take a look at their new Young Persons Signposting Directory. It is full of useful information on support services:
Young persons signposting directory
Healthwatch Bexley are keen to ask young people aged 11-25 years about the impact that Covid-19 has had on their wellbeing with the aim of increasing awareness of support services that are available to them. Please click on the link below to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YPV9DYF
Take a look at their new Young Persons Signposting Directory. It is full of useful information on support services:
Young persons signposting directory
Bexley Voice 'Making a Difference Survey'
Survey Results
March was the time of year for funding discussions and applications and Bexley Voice were keen to understand the impact of what we do and the difference it makes to the families we have supported over the last 12 months.
Thank you to all our members who took part in the survey.
Please find below the results and our responses. An overview and the full report can be downloaded at the end of this page.
Bexley Voice “Making a difference survey” March 2019
This report presents the findings of the Bexley Voice “Making a difference” member’s survey as of JUNE 2019. There are currently 1192 members registered with Bexley Voice of which 481 are members of the Facebook group. The survey took place in March 2019 and was responded to by a total of 56 members. The survey link was sent to all members via e-mail. It was also promoted on Bexley Voice’s website, Facebook page, e-bulletin and at various events.
Participants were not asked to share their personal details and no demographic information was captured. The survey explored participant’s experiences of Bexley Voice’s services. Questions were open ended and participants were encouraged to write freely and share their personal experience.
A summary of the key findings can be found below. To view the full survey report, please visit the Bexley Voice website. Bexley Voice (BV) would like to thank all their members for participating and for their valuable contribution.
Key findings:
This survey demonstrates that the services BV offers to their members are highly valued. It highlights that access to peer support and information has a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. The majority of parents and carers who responded reported feeling emotionally supported by BV. They citied post diagnosis support, peer support and the help BV provide to navigate what can be a complex system as significant positive factors. Respondents indicated that BV are a reliable first point of contact when parents and carers are in pursuit of information, support or signposting. A small minority of respondents stated that Bexley Voice did not always offer information relevant to their child’s needs.
How do parents engage with BV and what are the key topics they engaged with?
Facebook page (75%), Tea and Talk (52%), Workshops/parent briefings (50%) - Members stated they had accessed support ranging from EHCP support, transport and travel assistance, specialist education, dyslexia, school support, preparing for adulthood and signposting to other services and information.
What did parents tell us that they valued about the services BV offer?
What steps have BV taken to address areas members highlighted as requiring further improvements?
Please download the overview and full results below:
Survey Results
March was the time of year for funding discussions and applications and Bexley Voice were keen to understand the impact of what we do and the difference it makes to the families we have supported over the last 12 months.
Thank you to all our members who took part in the survey.
Please find below the results and our responses. An overview and the full report can be downloaded at the end of this page.
Bexley Voice “Making a difference survey” March 2019
This report presents the findings of the Bexley Voice “Making a difference” member’s survey as of JUNE 2019. There are currently 1192 members registered with Bexley Voice of which 481 are members of the Facebook group. The survey took place in March 2019 and was responded to by a total of 56 members. The survey link was sent to all members via e-mail. It was also promoted on Bexley Voice’s website, Facebook page, e-bulletin and at various events.
Participants were not asked to share their personal details and no demographic information was captured. The survey explored participant’s experiences of Bexley Voice’s services. Questions were open ended and participants were encouraged to write freely and share their personal experience.
A summary of the key findings can be found below. To view the full survey report, please visit the Bexley Voice website. Bexley Voice (BV) would like to thank all their members for participating and for their valuable contribution.
Key findings:
This survey demonstrates that the services BV offers to their members are highly valued. It highlights that access to peer support and information has a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. The majority of parents and carers who responded reported feeling emotionally supported by BV. They citied post diagnosis support, peer support and the help BV provide to navigate what can be a complex system as significant positive factors. Respondents indicated that BV are a reliable first point of contact when parents and carers are in pursuit of information, support or signposting. A small minority of respondents stated that Bexley Voice did not always offer information relevant to their child’s needs.
How do parents engage with BV and what are the key topics they engaged with?
Facebook page (75%), Tea and Talk (52%), Workshops/parent briefings (50%) - Members stated they had accessed support ranging from EHCP support, transport and travel assistance, specialist education, dyslexia, school support, preparing for adulthood and signposting to other services and information.
What did parents tell us that they valued about the services BV offer?
- Having a reliable point of contact who can support and/or signpost to other services
- Speaking directly and face to face with BV volunteers
- Meeting and sharing experiences with other parents
- Hearing from guest speakers at workshops and tea and talk sessions
- Having access to the Facebook group
- Having e-bulletin information in one place
- Attending school visits with their child’s SENCO
What steps have BV taken to address areas members highlighted as requiring further improvements?
- Reviewed the Facebook posts to ensure topics remain varied
- Continue to respond to workshop suggestions by parents
- Continue to offer one evening tea and talk session per term
- Provide a session agenda and housekeeping rules for group sessions
- Continue to encourage parents/carers requiring support to contact BV or post on Facebook
- Make use of Facebook posts to promote school visits
Please download the overview and full results below:
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