At Parents Inclusion Network, our main focus is to bring parents and carers who support a disabled child together, to support each other. We connect families in similar situations and localities and enable them to set up their own ‘support network’. The feeling that you are not alone and others are in the same boat as you can be an immense sense of relief.

We organise informal get-togethers for members, often in a cosy hotel or local cafe, right across Dumfries and Galloway. These are a great opportunity for members to build new friendships and discuss challenges and issues you are facing. Some of our events are listed below.

During school breaks, we organise family days where we book a venue for the use of our members and invite the whole family along, such as Dalscone Play Centre and Kirroughtree Forest Centre. These family days are for parents and unpaid carers.  Parents tell us what a relief it is to allow their child to play without fearing the ‘tuts’ and looks of disapproval from others.