Packed schedule for PEGS parents from September

At PEGS, we are delighted to be increasing the number of regular activities that parents, carers and guardians can access each month.

Our long-running practitioner-led sessions remain a huge source of support for those experiencing CPA, giving them a safe space to share their concerns, challenges, and progress with other parents in a similar situation – as well as our trained staff members.

From September, we’ll be adding two new practitioner-led sessions per week, meaning there will be a total of seven (five during the day in the week, and two on weekday evenings).

Sessions are each an hour long, held on Zoom (with links shared in our private peer support Facebook group and on our parent WhatsApp channel), and run on:

Mondays at 12pm
Tuesdays at 11am (brand new session) and 7pm
Wednesdays at 10am
Thursdays at 1.30pm and 8pm (brand new session)
Fridays at 10am.

We also recognise that are specific groups of parents who would like to chat to others within a session – hence our monthly male-only practitioner-led sessions (last Friday of the month, 12.30pm).

And we’re now adding a specific meeting for parental figures from the adoption and fostering communities as of September (second Wednesday of each month, 12pm).

We’ll also shortly be sharing links to sign up to any of our September Movement to Music sessions (first Wednesday of the month at 7pm, second, third and fourth Friday of the month at 11am – all sessions 45 minutes).

In addition, we’ve got our half-hour Wellbeing Workshops (first Monday of the month, 11am) and our bi-weekly Wellbeing Walks in South Derbyshire (every other Tuesday, 9.30am).

Our Lead CPA Practitioner Sophia said: “We know how valuable parent sessions are for those experiencing CPA and they have remained a core part of our offering since PEGS launched in 2020. We’re pleased to be able to offer additional sessions each week from September onwards, and we look forward to welcoming parental figures to our new monthly practitioner-led sessions for those from the adoption and fostering communities.”

Please note, all of these services are free to attend and are open only to parents, carers and guardians with a current PEGS referral. Do make sure you’re signed up to our WhatsApp channel and that you’ve joined our private peer support group on Facebook, as this is where we post any updates, changes to the schedule, and the links to access each session.

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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.