Overview
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.
How it can help
Sibs provides support for young siblings (aged 7-17 year olds), adult siblings, parents/carers and professionals.
Support includes:
- information about disabilities or conditions
- school resources
- news and top tips
- online and face to face adult sibling support groups
- events such as workshops and training
- adult sibling guides, sibling stories and eBook
Times and availability
Age Range: Aged 7 years and above
Contact
Please note this a postal address only.
Costs
We only charge for parent coaching
sibling workshops
online sibling groups
training and consultancy. Please contact us for details.
Referral
As a small charity, Sibs works to upskill professional workers to better support young siblings who are growing up with a brother or sister who is disabled, neurodivergent, has a long -term health condition or a special educational need in the UK. This means that we are unable to take on casework or receive referrals for individual children and their families. However, we provide a range of services and supporting information that can help inform you as a professional, in your work with siblings and their families.
Local Offer
Sibs services:
For young siblings:
- Online support service for young siblings of disabled children at Young Sibs (Sibs)
- workshops in schools for young siblings
For adult siblings:
- phone and email service for adult siblings for help with any adult sibling issue. The issues may be emotional, such as coping with isolation or guilt, or practical, such as how to make plans for future care.
- adult sibling support groups
- workshops on adult sibling issues.
For parents of young siblings:
- a parenting siblings phone and online service for parents to help them support siblings with sibling issues such as giving attention, explaining disability, and dealing with siblings' feelings.
- workshops for parents on supporting siblings.
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