Highlights from PEGS Conference

Last month some of the team headed to Central London to host our Child to Parent Abuse Covenant (CPAC) conference. The event saw delegates attend from across the UK, with key note speeches, a panel discussion, and even virtual input from an organisation in America too. It’s fair to say the team excelled themselves and delivered an interactive, informative and engaging event on Child to Parent Abuse (CPA) and the impact on employment.

The Child to Parent Abuse Covenant was launched in October 2021 due to our then survey, revealing that 70% of those PEGS supported had to significantly reduce or leave employment altogether due to the behaviours they were experiencing from their child. PEGS approached the Department for Work and pensions (DWP ) to highlight the barriers employees and employers were facing when experiencing Child to Parent Abuse. With Tony’s and Ahmed’s, National Partnership team support and encouragement, the Child to Parent Abuse Covenant was created and became the 4th DWP backed employer covenant available free of charge to any UK employer. You can find out more about the launch of the covenant and how to sign up here https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/pegs-launches-national-employer-covenant

PEGS would like to extend our thanks to Rax, Local events manager at Halifax Flagship branch in New Oxford Street, London, who allowed us to use their incredible venue for the conference. The onsite social enterprise Change please, supplied all the beverages for us, which was a brilliant opportunity for PEGS to be able to support another social enterprise. You can find out more about the venue and the wonderful work of Change please, here https://changeplease.org/

To find out more about the event itself, you can download the highlight report here:

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.