Parent Carers
“Thank you so much for your time today over the phone and sending all the links. This is really helpful and I will follow this up.”
Raising a child or young person with additional needs, a disability or a long-term health condition can be rewarding, but it can also bring unique challenges. Balancing appointments, education, therapies and everyday family life often leaves little time to focus on your own needs.
We know that every family’s situation is different. Whether you are looking for information, support, opportunities to connect with other parent carers, or to build your knowledge and confidence, we are here to help.
Information and Support
Finding the right support can sometimes feel overwhelming. We provide information about services, resources and support available to parent carers and their families.
Whether you need help understanding available options, finding local services or accessing specialist support, we can help you find the information that’s right for your family.
Connections, Knowledge and Skills
Parent carers often tell us how valuable it is to connect with others who understand the realities of family life.
Through workshops, events and support groups, we create opportunities for parent carers to connect, build knowledge and develop practical skills. We also work with specialist organisations and professionals to provide information and advice on topics that matter to families.
Recent topics have included:
- Understanding Behaviour and Building Preventative Strategies
- Know Your Rights
- Planning for the Future
- Financial Wellbeing
- Coping Strategies and Emotional Regulation
- Parent Carer Wellbeing
We’re also developing new opportunities for parent carers to connect, including an online parent carer support group and a programme of workshops and events across East Kent