Bromley Parent Carer Forum - BPCF

17/12/2025

Dingley's Promise are a specialist provider of early years SEND provision calling for national policy change which creates a more inclusive early education system. They want to hear from families of children with SEND in the early years.

Please complete the short survey below to make sure your voice is heard. The findings will be shared with Ministers, MPs and decision makers to guide forthcoming SEND reforms.

https://dingley.org.uk/send-reform-family-survey/

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

FREE upcoming events:
1⃣ Coffee and Chat - 11th December 2pm-4pm at Community House Bromley
2⃣ Accessibility Forum - 18th December 2pm-4pm at Community House Bromley

Find out more and register - https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/events

Advocacy for All Bromley Buzz South East London Mind Community Links Bromley Bromley Mencap deafPLUS Bromley GP Alliance Bromley Well CASPA Autism Online The Maypole Project Bromley Palace Park

04/12/2025

A new provider to help residents manage direct payments has been appointed, with The Disability Syndicate also supporting directly employed Personal Assistants as part of the new arrangements, with residents being contacted to confirm the existing arrangements and ensure continuity of care and support.

Blue Sky Brokers

https://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/article/904/direct-payment-support-provider-appointed

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

We’re excited to share our Short Breaks Services for disabled children, young people and their families.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 One-to-One Service
Enables children and young people to enjoy a happy, stimulating time at home or out in the community.
💷 £22.50 per hour

🎉 Saturday Club – launching early 2026
Fun, age-grouped clubs at The Lodge, Hook Farm Road, Bromley BR2 9SX, building independence and social skills.
💷 £67.50 for a 3-hour session

📩 For more information, contact Sarah Garner, Short Breaks Coordinator
📞 07892 728643 or 020 8466 0790
📧 sarah.garner@bromleymencap.org

04/12/2025

⚽🎬 New Saturday Club for 16+ (launching 2026)

Bromley Mencap is launching a Saturday Club for young people aged 16+ with additional needs at The Lodge, Hook Farm Road, Norman Park, Bromley (BR2 9SX).

What’s included?
🚍 Travel training – planning journeys and using public transport confidently and safely
🎟 Local trips – cinema, bowling, local coffee shops and more
🎲 Fun activities – meal prep, tai chi, biking, keep fit, football and other group sessions

💷 £67.50 for a 3-hour session

📩 To find out more, contact Sarah Garner, Short Breaks Co-ordinator
📞 07892 728643 or 020 8466 0790
📧 sarah.garner@bromleymencap.org

04/12/2025

Have you heard about the learning disability register?

We want to hear from you. Share your experiences and tell us about any barriers you’ve faced getting on it👇

Use the to share your experience

Image description: A purple and green graphic with a photo of a person waiting in a GP practice holding a magazine. The text says 'Are you on the learning disability register?'

Omaze UK

04/12/2025

The accessibility team at The Oaks has a profound impact on learners’ independence, aspirations and employment opportunities. By integrating use of

04/12/2025

Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for children who often rely on routine, predictability and a calmer pace.

We asked parents in our community to share what really helps them keep things magical while reducing stress. Their top tips are in the graphic below, from pacing presents, to keeping routines steady, to choosing low-pressure ways to celebrate that suit your child’s needs.

Every family’s Christmas looks different, and that’s okay. The most important thing is finding a rhythm that works for you, whether that’s a quiet day at home, spreading activities out over the month, skipping wrapping paper, or serving nuggets instead of turkey.

✨ There’s no “right” way to do Christmas.
✨ Your child’s comfort comes first.
✨ A calmer Christmas is still a magical Christmas.

If you’ve discovered your own helpful strategies, we’d love you to share them in the comments, your ideas could make a huge difference to another family this year 🎄🎅🎁