Parent Carer Support

Supporting Your Child and Yourself

Parent carers provide ongoing care and support for a child or young person with additional needs, disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex needs.

Parent carers often balance caring responsibilities with employment, family life, finances, and their own wellbeing.

How Support Can Help

Support Available

You may be able to access:

Parent carer support groups
Specialist advice services
Information about education and health services
Wellbeing and emotional support
Training and workshops
Family support services

Hampshire SENDIASS is an impartial Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) that aims to make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) and their parents and carers.

Looking After Yourself

Caring for a child with additional needs can be demanding. Looking after your own physical and emotional wellbeing is essential. Taking time for yourself, connecting with other parent carers, and accessing available support can make a significant difference.

Remember!

You are not expected to do everything alone. Support is available for both you and your family. Start by asking for a Carers Assessment