Question 1

Do I need to be a parent and carer of a current student/intern at LFT?

Accepted Answer

Yes you do, however we welcome returning parents/carers whose young people have moved on/graduated.

Question 2

Can I bring my young person with me?

Accepted Answer

We do not have the capacity for young people to be present.

Question 3

If I come in person, where will I need to go?

Accepted Answer

The sessions are held in the downstairs learning lab, to the left of the reception desk when you enter Carlton House. If you are attending in person, please sign in at reception, and help yourself to a drink in the kitchen before making your way to the learning lab.

Question 4

Can I join remotely instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the joining link will be made available on the day of the event if you select this option. Please note, for privacy, we request that you dial in from somewhere private, eg. at home. Sessions are not usually recorded.

Question 5

I can't come to this session. Can I find out what was discussed?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course! Emily will provide an update summary and send it out to all parents and carers.

Question 6

Do I have to attend all of the sessions?

Accepted Answer

Of course you are welcome to do so, but you can choose which ones you would like to attend.

Question 7

Is there parking available for attending in person?

Accepted Answer

There is very limited parking at Carlton House. There is a car park in the nearby Arndale Arcade, and some on-street parking further up Alma Road.

Question 8

How will I know what the content of the session will be about?

Accepted Answer

This will be shared in advance, via email and the LFT Parent Carer Peer Support Group Facebook group.

Question 9

What kind of things do you talk about in the sessions?

Accepted Answer

This varies a great deal! Often parents and carers request to have a session to focus on a particular topic of importance. Sometimes we have guest speakers. Sometimes we have an 'open session' to talk about whatever is on people's minds at the time.

Question 10

Is it like group therapy?

Accepted Answer

It isn't group therapy, but is an opportunity to feel free to discuss, openly and honestly, the important issues that face parents and carers of people with disabilities. Signposting for counselling services, and other services, is available.

NEW ONLINE ACCESS to LFT Parent Carer Peer Support Group