siblings and young carers
Parents of disabled children and young people attending our network meetings said they wanted better support for children and young people with a disabled brother or sister.
They felt the Young Carers support groups were not always meeting the needs of siblings of disabled children. Richard Holland, the Local Authority Lead for Aiming High for Disabled Children, listened to what parents said.
A Young Carers Development Manager has been appointed. She is called Linda Homan. Linda has been to visit the Young Carers groups.
Read their report to find out what they are doing to improve support for siblings in Cambridgeshire.
Ormiston Trust Young Carers groups
Parents also raised a number of issues about the young carers groups run by Ormiston Children and Families Trust. Siobhan Merrygold came to meet parents at one of our East Cambs network meeting. Read her report on what she did in response. Siobhan continues to keep in touch with parents through pinpoint.
Sibling support in Ely
Jane Tuck, the Parent Support Adviser at Highfields Special School, runs a support group for siblings. For more information email Jane.
Would you like a sibling support group that all the family can attend?
One of the parents who attends our Fenland network meetings is interested in setting up a sibling support group in the Wisbech area. She would like a group that all the family can attend, and for siblings of any age. If you would like to know more, email Lynn and ask for contact details, or phone Lynn on 0751 741 9761.
