About the forum
The care-experienced forum is an opportunity for those with care experience aged 16 and over to get together in a regular, informal and relaxed way.
We have various activities on offer and ask speakers to come in and talk about things that interest you. It is also a chance to share experiences, influence the services that you receive, discuss any struggles or issues you may have and celebrate progress and achievements.
Have your say
We want to create a safe space where your views and opinions can be shared and where your confidence can be built so you are able to advocate for yourself with support.
We sometimes cook our own food, but also treat ourselves to a pizza takeaway, food and drink is always on offer. We share money-saving tips and life hacks to help make becoming independent a little easier.
Get in touch
If you have ideas about what you might want to see at your local forum then please share with your personal adviser or children and young people’s rights officer Joanne Gawne on 07967469996.
Attend the forum
Two sessions run on a monthly basis:
- the first Monday of each month (unless that is a bank holiday) at Castle Street Community Centre, Kendal, LA9 7AD
- the third Monday of each month at Project John Hub, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1SB