Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Voice for Kare
Voice for Kare (VFK) is an advocacy group that was founded in 2008. All members of VFK are people who use Kare's services.
VFK helps us to have our say about what goes on in Kare.
VFK – Our role
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To be a voice for service users and help Kare to do better.
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To ensure we have a say on policy and issues affecting the lives of service users
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To work together with Kare's service users, management and Board of Directors to have our voices heard.
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To review and advise on Kare's Easy Read organisational policies.
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To link with VFK representatives to share information at local level.
Our conference – Beyond Barriers: Inclusion, Rights, Action
On 5th November 2025, we held our first Beyond Barriers conference.
We shared our views on the things that matter most in our lives, including work, education and relationships. We talked about what works well, the barriers we face, and what needs to change.
Click the button below to learn more about the conference and what we discussed.
Structure of Voice for Kare
Representatives Group
Each local area has a VFK Representative. The Reps group meets with the VFK Committee once a month.
Local Area Groups
These groups meet each month in local services and houses, to deal with issues specific to their area.
Easy read resources
About Voice for Kare
VFK 2025 Annual Report
Keeping Me Safe
Managing Complaints
Terms of Reference
Strategic Plan 2026–2060
Assisted Decision Making
Open Disclosures
Videos
About VFK and Terms of Reference
Safeguarding
Kare's Values
Managing Complaints at Kare
