1. Why bother? Jenny Buchan
Parent Participation
Why bother?
Jenny Buchan

2. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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