Carers, families - including parents - and communities throughout Scotland are being asked to help Government ministers develop a National Parenting Strategy.

Social service organisations and other interested parties are being asked to hold face-to-face discussion groups to find out what parents and carers would like to see in the national strategy in terms of helping them to feel more capable. It will also be looking to boost the confidence and skill sets of carers.

A briefing event will be held at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh on Tuesday, January 17 at 2pm. Those wishing to attend should inform the Scotths Government by contacting either Craig Peaston tel: 0131 244 0192 or Clare Collin tel: 0131 244 7608.

You can download a copy of the Brief for Facilitators or Registration Form: