Parent Carers

It can feel overwhelming to be a parent of a child with additional needs.

The more supported, confident and informed you feel as their carer, the less overwhelming this may be.

In the same way, accessing the proper support for your child can help you manage the balance between being a parent and a carer. Many parents share how they feel they don’t know where to start, so we’ve put together some steps to help you navigate the different types of support available.

Support Services

Parent carers are parents caring for a child with a disability. An adult caring for a child with additional needs can get support through First Contact.

Telephone: 0300 111 8010
Text: 0796 673 8920
Email: firstcontactcarers@staffordshire.gov.uk
There is support available for children and young people with a disability or additional need and their families who live in
Staffordshire:
– Aiming High (short breaks)
– Social work support
– Blue badge parking scheme
– Equipment and adaptations
– Families First

Website: Children and Family Services – Staffordshire County Council
Contact has a wealth of information available for parent carers with children living with a disability.

Freephone: 0808 808 3555
Website: Information & advice
Action for children offer parenting support from covering developmental and additional needs, family life and school amongst other other things.

They also offer a ‘Talk to us’ service offering free and confidential live chat with a parenting coach.

Website: Parent Talk – Support for Parents from Action For Children
Website: An introduction to support for parent carers | Carers First