A tribute to Dani

We are truly saddened to announce the tragic passing of our fabulous Dani. Dani was truly dedicated to PEGS, having been a part of the organisation since the beginning, and a fantastic friend to our founder Michelle for many years. Dani had listened to, supported and empowered hundreds of people accessing PEGS’ services over the years, as a CPA practitioner and wellbeing lead, and most recently with responsibility for triaging referrals.

Words can’t express how much she will be missed not only by our community of parental figures, but also by the entire PEGS team. Dani’s lively spirit and bright outlook brought so much positivity to all of us, and she was a driving force behind us constantly improving our services. Dani was truly one of the kind, and PEGS and the wider world are poorer places without her.

Our thoughts are with Dani’s children and all those who loved her at this truly devastating time. We are of course encouraging the team to take the time they need to process this sudden loss.

We will make sure her family see the kind words being shared since her passing, and we thank you all for your well wishes and patience at this difficult time for us as a team.

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Founding Director, Michelle, has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for Family Support and Advocacy.

By PEGS Admin • June 15, 2026

Child to Parent Abuse organisation founder awarded MBE The founder of a social enterprise which has supported thousands of parents impacted by abusive behaviours from their children has been awarded an MBE. Michelle John, originally from Pembrokeshire in Wales but now based in Shropshire, was among the names announced for the prestigious accolade in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year. In 2020, Michelle set up not-for-profit organisation PEGS with the aim of supporting parents and carers, training professionals, influencing local and national policy, and raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse – which is thought to affect up to one in ten households in the UK. Since then, she has grown a team of experts who have trained police, social workers, teachers and many other professionals to better recognise the signs of CPA, support parents, and signpost to specialist organisations. In addition, Michelle set up a range of parent-focused initiatives including daily practitioner-led online sessions, a Facebook peer support group which now has 3,300 members, and one-to-one offerings for those at highest risk. PEGS launched a CPA Covenant for employers in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, only the fourth such covenant to be backed by the Government, and Michelle has advised everyone from the Home Office to Channel 4 and the BBC on CPA – the latter for storyline on Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Her work has seen CPA covered by journalists across television news programmes, national newspapers and magazine, and regional press and radio, and she’s received numerous awards both in the UK and internationally. Michelle, whose MBE was awarded for Family Support and Advocacy, said: “This honour is also shared with the parents who have trusted me along the way: they drive me, inspire me and I will always stand with them. “I feel proud, privileged and very grateful – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PEGS along the way. There is much more to come for PEGS, and we will continue to work every day for the parents and carers who have been or continue to be impacted by CPA. “There is so much to reflect on from the journey of the last six years, and there have been many highlights and challenges along the way. I am sure there will be many more in the future – although being told I’d received an MBE will always remain a truly incredible moment that I’ll remember forever!” For more information about us, visit www.pegsupport.co.uk or search for 'PEGS' on social media!