Parent carer

A parent carer is: "A person aged 18 or over who provides or intends to provide care for a disabled child for whom the person has parental responsibility."

If your child under 18 has a disability, you might not see yourself as a parent carer, but recognizing this role is crucial to accessing the support you and your family may need.

The Parent Carer Support Pathway aims to provide the necessary support to care for your child while maintaining your own well-being.

A Wellbeing Conversation is undertaken to identify needs and tailor available support. This conversation helps to identify your strengths and needs, ensuring you receive the right help at the right time and in the right place. We are committed to assessing parent carers based on the appearance of need or upon request.