This page brings together helpful support and information for parents and carers in the City of London and London Borough of Hackney, including mental health support, SEND parent forums, and practical family resources.

Local Parent & Carer Forums

Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum (HSPCF)

A parent-led forum that connects parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND, helping you share experiences, shape local services and get support.

Contact:

• Email: info@hspcf.org / info@hackneycarers.org.uk
• Phone: 020 8533 0951 (City & Hackney Carers Centre)

The forum also runs wellbeing and connection programmes like Healthy Parent Carers.
Healthy Parent Carers programme

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

City & Hackney CAMHS Alliance – Parents & Carers Support

Offers parenting groups, workshops, advice and drop-ins on topics such as emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, understanding development, and supporting diagnosis.

More info and groups:
CAMHS Alliance parents support listing

Hackney Council Family Support

Parent Carers – Hackney Council

Directory of services for parent carers including education advice, family grants, advocacy, SEND information services, wellbeing resources, and more.

Explore local and national support services:
Hackney Council parent carers page

Practical Local Services

City & Hackney Carers Centre – Support for all carers

Provides support groups, wellbeing activities, advice and emotional support for unpaid carers, including parent carers.

Contact:

• Phone: 020 8533 0951
• Email: info@hackneycarers.org.uk
  City & Hackney Carers Centre homepage

Additional Support & Information

• SENDIAGS – SEND Information, Advice & Guidance Service
  Free impartial support for parents on SEND legal rights, Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), mediation and more.
  HSPCF Resources
• Hackney Local Offer (0-25 SEND support)
  Guide to services, eligibility, processes, and local support for children and young people with SEND.
  HSPCF Local Offer link

Groups & Activities Highlights

• HSPCF forums & workshops: HSPCF Events
• CAMHS Alliance parenting groups & support sessions: CAMHS Parent Support
• Carers Centre activities: Carers Centre Events

Next Steps

• Join or contact the Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum
• Explore CAMHS parent support and groups
• Use Hackney Council parent carers directory to find services
• Reach out to City & Hackney Carers Centre for advice and support