UCL Parents and Carers Network: steering group members needed

ucl.ac.uk/hr/equalities/gender/pact.php" target="_self">UCL's Parents and Carers Together Network is looking for steering group members to take its development and staff engagement to the next level.

The network was established in 2014, has 200 members and has organised a number of hugely popular events such as workshops to prepare women going on maternity leave, assertiveness for parents and carers, bilingualism for children and time management for parents, etc. We are looking to run more events for carers and broaden our membership in the coming years.

Madiha Sajid, Co-Chair of PACT affirms that PACT network has reached out to the UCL community which is very diverse in nature and through our activities, we aim to provide a safe space for anyone who goes through the ups and downs of caring - either for a child or for their partner or parents. Jawwad Darr Co-Chair of the network observes  that we have had some inspiring talks from people at UCL who have informed and educated us on how they are addressing carer or childcare issues as well as understanding flexible approaches to working; the talks have been very useful and a lot of knowledge in how to get help has been disseminated.

To register your interest in this role please complete the affirmation of interest form and send to equalities@ucl.ac.uk by 5 August. Membership is open to all staff who are parents and carers and we are particularly interest in recruiting male members and members with caring responsibilities to ensure a gender balance and a balance of activities on parenting and caring. Membership of UCL's equality groups is recognised as a key enabling activity.

Links

• Affirmation of interest form

Jawwad Darr and Madiha Sajid

Co-Chairs of the network