Parent carers provide ongoing, substantial support and care to a child or young person. This includes grown up children who could not manage without help due to:
- illness
- disabilities
- mental health needs
- substance use
As a parent carer, you are less like to see yourself as a carer. Health and social care professionals are also less likely to see you as carer.
It is important, however, to recognise yourself as a carer so that you can be given the support you need. This may include:
- practical help
- emotional support
- financial assistance
Needs assessment
As a parent carer, you are entitled to a Parent Carer's Assessment to find out what help you need and how these needs can be met.
This would mean support and help for you as a carer and recognising your role in your child's life.
It is important to make sure your needs are also discussed and considered when planning any package of care for your child. This can include:
- employment
- training
- education
- leisure
- maintaining relationships
- social and family life
How to a Parent Carer Assessment
Parent Carers can self-refer.
Contact your local carers organisation:
- People First
- Family Action
- access to 24/7 support and online resources through mobilise services - Mobile Hub
You can also contact the Adult Social Care via the Single Point of Access (SPA) team.
Telephone: 0300 373 3732
Email: [email protected]