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Why bother? Jenny Buchan Parent Participation Why bother? Jenny Buchan

A bit about me Two sons Youngest son, Max, has Downs Syndrome Lived in Islington for 17 years Active participant in C404 activities and some council activities

How I got involved Gradually Northern Health Centre Attended training sessions, coffee mornings and family events Asked for help with DLA forms Early years board parent rep

Spring 2017 Parent rep on strategy and commissioning board for disabled children Parent Forum Islington Parents Action Group Childcare Coalition Carers view monitor Parent representative at NHS Children’s Service Improvement group Volunteer for new outreach service

What I get out of it Meet people and made some good friends Learn about ‘matters’ that will help my child Shape and influence borough disability strategy in a small way (Easy) voice on national matters, eg recent green paper Work opportunities Learn who is who in the council