PACA MK is an independent and voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.

The group is open to parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with disabilities or additional needs who live in the city of Milton Keynes.

PACA MK is organised by a committee of parents and carers and has a steering group which meets regularly.

PACA MK works in collaboration with service providers in health, education, social care and leisure services in Milton Keynes. Our aim is to fully include parents and carers in the development and improvement of local services.

You can have your say at our meetings; at events; on the phone; or by email.

Sign up to become member HERE

MK Special Educational Needs and Disability Service (SENDIAS) is a statutory service offering confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with additional needs and their parents/carers. The remit of SENDIAS covers education, health and social care between the ages of 0 - 25.

Please find more information on their website. 

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity whose aim is to improve the quality of life for autistic children, young people and adults and their families. Our specific objectives are to:

• Reduce social isolation and improve psychological wellbeing for autistic people and their families.
• Reduce stress for parents/carers and improve their ability to cope with and manage the complex difficulties of their autistic children
• Improve awareness, knowledge and understanding about autism amongst families, professionals and the wider community.

Please find more information on their website. 

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the leading charity in the UK dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families. They provide a wide range of services, including advice, guidance, and advocacy, to help create a society that works for autistic people. Their efforts include raising awareness, campaigning for rights, and offering resources for education, employment, and social inclusion. Please find more information about the National Autistic Society on their website

Healthier Together - a Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Initiative

This website provides young people, parents and pregnant women across Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes with consistent and high-quality advice from local health professionals.

You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last.

Healthier Together is a partnership project which continues to grow by putting children, young people and familes needs at the heart of the website.

Information from the Healthier Together website.