Parent Carer Support
At Sunderland Carers Centre, we recognise the vital role of Parent Carers – parents who provide care for a child with additional needs, a disability, or a long-term health condition. We’re here to provide advice, guidance, and support tailored specifically for you.How We Can Help
- Information & Advice – practical guidance on navigating services, benefits, and education support.
- Emotional Support – someone to listen and help you manage the challenges of caring.
- Workshops & Activities – to build confidence, knowledge, and resilience.
- Support Groups – connect with other parent carers in Sunderland.
Contact us to speak to our team about support available.
Training & Resources for Parent Carers
We’ve created free online training and resources to help you in your caring role:
Looking After Yourself – wellbeing and resilience for carers
Local Support for Parent Carers
- Together for Children – SEND Local Offer – Information on services, activities, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Sunderland SEND IASS – A free, confidential, and impartial service that helps parents, carers, children, and young people (aged 0–25) who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- Grace House – Support and short breaks for children and young people with disabilities.
- Down’s Syndrome North East – Support, advice, and activities for families of children with Down’s Syndrome.
- Choice Wellbeing – Mental and Physical wellbeing support for Parent Carers.
- Sunderland Parent Carer Forum – Support to give parent carers a voice in how services for CYP with SEND are shaped and delivered in the Sunderland.
National Resources for Parent Carers
- Contact – National charity supporting families with disabled children.
- Scope – Disability equality charity providing practical support and information.
- Special Needs Jungle – Parent-led information, news, and resources around SEND.
- Council for Disabled Children – Policy and practice information around SEND.
- National Autistic Society – Support for autistic children, young people, and their families.
Need more information?
We can help…
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