Support for Carers, Including Breaks From Caring
The best outcomes for their children or young people are achieved when families, agencies and the community work together. Even the most capable parents and carers need a break from caring at times.
These pages are your essential resource for information about support that’s available for the whole family, including advice about the eligibility criteria for Social Care Support and how decisions are made.
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Building a Support Network and Getting a Break from Caring
Find information on building a support network, connecting with other carers, accessing emotional support, and finding opportunities to take a break from your caring role. -
Advice and support for you and your family
Information, advice, and services to support you and your family, including social care, family support, support for siblings, and preparing for adulthood. -
Financial support for carers
Discover benefits, grants, funding, and financial support available to carers and families of children and young people with SEND. -
Information, Advice and Support
Search the directory for advice and information you need.
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Local and national charities supporting parents of children and young people with SEND
Explore some of the main local and national charities offering support to children and young people with SEND and their families.