Are you a Parent Carer?
Many people do not know that they are carers.
Parents and guardians especially, often do not see themselves as carers as they feel it is their role to meet their child’s needs. You are a parent carer if you look after a child or young person who needs support, due to a physical or learning disability, long-term illness, behavioural or mental health problem.
Sedgefield Locality Carers Centre provides support to parent carers living in the Sedgefield Borough.
Parenting is a very rewarding undertaking however it may also be very stressful and tiring. Parent carers often experience many additional stresses and worries when a child is poorly or has behavioural difficulties. The centre currently supports 120 parent carers and we are keen to meet new carers.
The parent carers service offers:
* One to one support for you as a carer.
* Help with benefit forms.
* Approach charities and trusts for funding for specific needs.
* Advocacy
* Training courses
* Advice and information
In addition we organise an event or activity during the school holidays for the children and their siblings.
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Forthcoming Fun
Support Groups
We have successfully launched a new Parent Carer support group earlier this year.
at
The Oak School (old Whitworth School), Rock Road, Spennymoor
between
10am and 12 noon.
The next two meetings will take place on:
Wednesday 14th June: Speaker from the Learning Library will attend
Wednesday 12 July: Speaker from Parent Partnership will attend
For more information about this group or details of the next meeting please contact Joanne on 01325 313123
Learning Library:
Lend toys and equipment to children and adults with special needs.
Contact a family
Offer information and support to families who care for disabled children.
Tel: 0191 213 6300
Parent Partnership
Support and information for parents.
Tel: 0191 5873541
Children’s Network
Support and information for parents of children and young people with disabilities from birth to 18 years old, living in County Durham.
The Children's Network offer:
Events:
* Fun days with family and friends
* Parent Carers information days
Newsletter:
* Fun and entertainment for children and young people
* Interesting articles for parents and carers
'Find it' guide: is full of useful information
Consultation:
* The chance for disabled children, young people, their parents and carers to tell the Children's Network about their needs
Contact Rob Watson at County Hall 0191 383 3000 or contact Joanne at the Carers Centre on 01325 313123 for a registration form or e-mail sedgefieldcarers@btconnect.com
Advice and support for 13-19 year olds.
Tel: 08080013219
Contact 01388 767956 for more information
