Disabled People and Carers

Parenting and family support

Being a disabled parent – details about services and entitlements for disabled parents can be found on the DirectGov site. www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/
HealthAndSupport/Disabledparents

Children with Disabilities - services for children with disabilities in Westminster are provided by a multi-agency team which provide support, advice and information to families, carers and other professionals who are involved in caring for children whose disability has a significant impact on their day-to-day lives. 

Connexions provides advice, information, guidance and access to personal development opportunities for young people aged 13 to 19 in England. It offers help and support with a wide range of issues including education, careers, health, housing, personal issues and life choices. www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk

Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood international (DPPi) is a small UK charity. It is controlled by disabled parents and promotes better awareness and support for disabled people considering parenthood, during and after pregnancy, and as parents. It provides information and resources. www.dppi.org.uk

Disabled Parents Network runs a nationwide network and provides a helpline and sources of information. www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk 

Home-Start provides informal and friendly support for families with young children. www.home-start.org.uk

Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by increasing the availability of childcare for all young children, and supporting parents as parents. www.surestart.gov.uk