Parent Blame, FII & Trauma Conference

What is Parent Blame and FII ( Fabricated, induced illness )

Many families don’t realise they are experiencing parent blame until the damage is already done.

FII Isn’t an Illness — It’s Often a Devastating Misjudgment

Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) is one of the most distressing allegations a parent can face. But in many cases, what’s framed as fabrication is actually a request for additional support — especially for children with complex needs, neurodivergence, or hidden disabilities.

It often starts subtly: professionals questioning a child’s needs, doubting a parent’s account of their struggles, or blaming families for a child’s inability to attend school. Parents seeking support, whether through education, social services, or healthcare, can find themselves under scrutiny rather than receiving the help they desperately need.

In some cases, this escalates to Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) allegations, tearing families apart and leaving lasting trauma.

The Parent Blame, FII and Trauma Conference is a one-day online event for parents/carers and professionals being held on Wednesday the 7th of May 2025.

During the day, we will hear from some of the UK’s leading professionals as they unpick what is Fabricated or Induced Illness, what can parent/carers do when they’re accused, and the lasting trauma that parent blame causes families.

This Conference Is For You As a Parent/Carer if...

Your child is struggling with school and attendance, and you’ve been made to feel responsible.

You’ve faced skepticism from professionals when advocating for your child’s needs.

You work in education, healthcare, social care, or HR and want to better understand how to support families rather than harm them.

You want to learn from experts and families with lived experience about the real impact of parent blame and FII accusations.

What You’ll Gain: 

Understanding the signs of low-level parent blame before it escalates.

Insights into how neurodivergence, trauma, and unmet needs are often misunderstood.

Practical strategies to advocate for your family or support others.

Expert discussions on how professionals can improve their approach to struggling families.

Join us for this essential conversation

This is more than just a conference—it’s a lifeline for families and a wake-up call for professionals.

Pay What You Can – We believe every family should have access to this vital information. Therefore we have made it pay what you want - minimum of £1, suggested payment of £10. 

Professionals, your contribution helps us continue this important work

If you would like access to the recordings of the sessions, these are available separately at checkout. These will be available for 3 months after the event.

FII & Parent Blame: Reframing Misjudgment as Support

Essential CPD for Educators & Professionals Working with Families especially if you work within:

✅ Education Psychologist, SENCOs, ALENCOs, Senior school leaders, teachers

✅ Mental Health and Health Care: GPs, pediatricians, psychologists, therapists, councillor’s.

✅ Social services social workers, safeguarding teams, family support, early help.

✅ Legal : Lawyers, Barristers, Paralegal and Adocates.

✅HR & Workplace Well-being HR managers, personnel teams, EAP providers

Why Attend?

This vital conference explores how misdiagnosis, communication breakdowns, and system pressures can lead to parent blame — and how we can do better.

• Understand how FII allegations arise and escalate

• Gain insight into the real impact on neurodivergent families

• Learn trauma-informed, practical strategies for safer safeguarding

• Shape inclusive practice and policy in your setting

• Earn CPD hours that could prevent avoidable harm

• Access all sessions on replay for 3 months

Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Location: Available Online
Replays Available for 3 Months
CPD accreditation

Cost:

£129 Early Bird (until 5th April 2025)

£149 Standard Professional Rate

Group bookings: Email [email protected] for a bespoke offer of block bookings. 

FII & Parent Blame: For Charities & the 3rd Sector

Why Your Charity Needs to Attend the FII, Parent Blame & Trauma FYI Conference

If your organisation supports families, children, or neurodivergent individuals — this conference is essential.

Across the UK, families are increasingly being misunderstood and falsely accused. Charities and community organisations are often the first to witness the harm caused when parent voices are dismissed, neurodivergence is misinterpreted, and trauma responses are misunderstood as cause for concern.

Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) allegations are rising — often rooted in systemic misunderstanding, not malice. These false accusations devastate families and fracture trust, and they often disproportionately affect those with disabled or neurodivergent children.

Why Attend?

 By attending this conference, your charity will:

• Gain tools to better support families at risk of parent blame or FII allegations

• Understand the systems and patterns that lead to over-intervention

• Learn how to advocate effectively for families navigating education, healthcare, and safeguarding challenges

• Receive clear guidance on how to support families under investigation or in crisis

• Build confidence in identifying when concerns are rooted in misunderstanding, not neglect or fabrication

• Earn CPD accreditation for professional development

• Access all webinar recordings for 3 months after the event — perfect for team training or flexible learning

This event is more than CPD — it’s about creating safer, more compassionate systems where families feel seen, heard, and supported.

Be part of the change.

Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Location: Available Online
Replays Available for 3 Months
CPD accreditation

Cost:

£129 Standard Charity or 3rd Sector Rate

Group bookings: Email [email protected] for a bespoke offer of block bookings. 

If cost is a barrier to attending, please email us as we know how vital it is for you to attend.

IMPORTANT LINKS TO RESEARCH & RESOURCES:

ADASS DOCUMENT

FII PRACTICE GUIDE

PODCAST WITH LIBBY HILL ON PARENT BLAME