Frequently Asked Questions

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How many disabled parents are there in the UK?

How many members does DPN have?

Can I get to meet other disabled parents through DPN?

Can I speak to another disabled parent?

How many people work in your West Bridgford office?

Does DPN support for parents with every type of impairment?

Has DPN been around for long?

Can I get more involved with the work DPN is doing?

Does DPN make grants to disabled parents?

How many disabled parents are there in the UK?

It is estimated that there are just over 2 million disabled parents in the UK.

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How many members does DPN have?

We have over 200 full members, and over 500 members on our Peer Support Register, although these numbers are steadily rising!

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Can I get to meet other disabled parents through DPN?

By becoming a member of DPN you can also join our Peer Support Register which can put you in contact with other disabled parents. Visit our Membership page for more information.

We are currently developing Local Networks of and for disabled parents. Visit our Local Networks page for more information.

Being a volunteer can be another good why of meeting other disabled parents as well as helping DPN. Visit our Volunteering page for more information.

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Can I speak to another disabled parent?

Some of the operators on our helpline (0300 3300 639) are disabled parents. Visit our Helpline page for more information.

You can also contact other disabled parents who are on our Peer Support Register.

Visit our Membership page for more information.

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How many people work in your West Bridgford office?

None. Well, at least, none of us. We don't really have an office in West Bridgford. We don't actually have an office anywhere!

DPN currently employs 2 full-time and 3 part-time staff, who are supported by an excellent team of volunteers. All of our staff and volunteers work from home predominantly, and we have built a powerful 'virtual office' environment to facilitate that. Our West Bridgford 'registered office' address is the office of our accountants, who provide a mail forwarding service for us also. DPN works closely with a number of other organisations, which enables us to use office and meeting space in Milton Keynes, London and Thurrock as needed.

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Does DPN support for parents with every type of impairment?

DPN is here for all parents, including parents with physical or sensory impairments, people with learning difficulties or long-term illnesses, people with mental health issues and Deaf parents.

Visit our About DPN page for more information.

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Has DPN been around for long?

DPN has been in existence since 1999, although many disabled parents who are members of DPN were involved with ParentAbility before that.

Disabled Parents Network was officially launched in April 2000 at a Reception at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Jack Ashley of Stoke.

Disabled Parents Network was registered as a Company in January 2001 and a Charity in July 2001.

Visit our History page for more details.

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Can I get more involved with the work DPN is doing?

Yes! DPN sees the important role disabled parent volunteers have in making our organisation work well and we are always looking for more people to help.

Visit our Volunteering page for more information.

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Does DPN make grants to disabled parents?

No, we do not. But we may be able to assist with putting you in touch with other Charities or organisations who can.

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last updated: 02 Sep 09

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