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Parent/Carer Support

Caring for a neurodiverse child can be deeply rewarding, but it can also bring moments of uncertainty, isolation, and overwhelming responsibility. Finding the right support—whether practical, emotional, or informational—can make all the difference. Fortunately, a wide range of organisations, community groups, and professional services exist to help parents feel better equipped, connected, and understood.

This section highlights the key places where families can access guidance, advocacy, and community. From specialised charities and local support networks to educational resources and peer-led groups, these avenues offer parents a space to ask questions, share experiences, and gain the tools they need to support their child’s journey with confidence and compassion.

Hampshire Parent Carer Network (HPCN) ​

HPCN support parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with additional needs or disabilities, including mental health issues. The HPCN provides a platform for you to share your experiences with the Local Authority, Health, and other services.​​

As a friendly group of parent carer Representatives with children and young people who have a range of SEND, we are invited to a number of board meetings with professionals, where we represent the voice of the parent carers of Hampshire. The more feedback we receive, the better we can serve the parents across the county and ensure your views are heard to help shape the services available.​

What We Offer:​

  • Get Togethers & Sessions: Connect with other parent carers, share experiences, and discuss local issues. We will collect anonymous feedback on key topics and ongoing conversations to present to relevant services. Our Get Togethers are a drop-in service – no need to book, just come along!  ​​

  • Workshops & Guest Speakers: All of our sessions are FREE to parent carers in Hampshire! ​​

  • Supportive Community: Join our online platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,  including 8 Facebook subgroups tailored for parents in different areas. Share guidance, ask questions, and build a support network within your local community. ​​

  • Book your tickets for our workshops via Ticket Tailor and access everything you need through our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk​​

​For more information:​ Visit our website www.hpcn.org.uk​ or Email us at participation@hpcn.org.uk​​​​

Hampshire Parent Carer Network (HPCN) ​

HPCN support parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with additional needs or disabilities, including mental health issues. The HPCN provides a platform for you to share your experiences with the Local Authority, Health, and other services.​​

As a friendly group of parent carer Representatives with children and young people who have a range of SEND, we are invited to a number of board meetings with professionals, where we represent the voice of the parent carers of Hampshire. The more feedback we receive, the better we can serve the parents across the county and ensure your views are heard to help shape the services available.​

What We Offer:​

  • Get Togethers & Sessions: Connect with other parent carers, share experiences, and discuss local issues. We will collect anonymous feedback on key topics and ongoing conversations to present to relevant services. Our Get Togethers are a drop-in service – no need to book, just come along!  ​​

  • Workshops & Guest Speakers: All of our sessions are FREE to parent carers in Hampshire! ​​

  • Supportive Community: Join our online platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,  including 8 Facebook subgroups tailored for parents in different areas. Share guidance, ask questions, and build a support network within your local community. ​​

  • Book your tickets for our workshops via Ticket Tailor and access everything you need through our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk​​

​For more information:​ Visit our website www.hpcn.org.uk​ or Email us at participation@hpcn.org.uk​​​​

Autism Hampshire 

Our Information, Advice and Guidance team offers a wide range of free services to support individuals, families, and professionals. This service is available pre, during and post diagnosis. ​

Autism Hampshire offers workshops for families of autistic children and young people. These are funded by the local councils and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited.​

The aim of each course is to give insight, advice and support to family members of autistic children. Each session will explore a child’s unique experiences. They will also suggest practical ways in which their differences can be accommodated and supported. Find out more here Parent Workshops | Autism Hampshire​

Autism Hampshire 

Our Information, Advice and Guidance team offers a wide range of free services to support individuals, families, and professionals. This service is available pre, during and post diagnosis. ​

Autism Hampshire offers workshops for families of autistic children and young people. These are funded by the local councils and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited.​

The aim of each course is to give insight, advice and support to family members of autistic children. Each session will explore a child’s unique experiences. They will also suggest practical ways in which their differences can be accommodated and supported. Find out more here Parent Workshops | Autism Hampshire​

Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 

CAMHS is an NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems.​

We provide lots of events throughout Hampshire, including:​

  • Drop-in information and advice sessions once a month in Winchester at The Arc in Jewry Street. These are free opportunities for parents, carers and professionals or young people to come and chat to CAMHS clinicians to get advice.​

  • An overview of parent led interventions for anxiety in children and young people ​

  • Understanding your child with ADHD with support strategies and tips. ​

You can Learn more about these events or visit their help page for information and top tips on a range of topics to support your child or young person Parents & Carers – CAMHS

Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 

CAMHS is an NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems.​

We provide lots of events throughout Hampshire, including:​

  • Drop-in information and advice sessions once a month in Winchester at The Arc in Jewry Street. These are free opportunities for parents, carers and professionals or young people to come and chat to CAMHS clinicians to get advice.​

  • An overview of parent led interventions for anxiety in children and young people ​

  • Understanding your child with ADHD with support strategies and tips. ​

You can Learn more about these events or visit their help page for information and top tips on a range of topics to support your child or young person Parents & Carers – CAMHS