SEND Local Offer - Parent and carer support

Find support for parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities.

Am I a carer?

You are a carer if you provide unpaid support to a family member, neighbour or friend. They may have support needs for a variety of reasons, which includes illness and disability.

Find support for carers (Nottinghamshire County Council).

Nottinghamshire County Council carer assessment and support

When your child turns 18 you have a right to ask for a Care Act carers assessment. This will look at the impact that caring has on you and the support you may need.

Before your child turns 18 you can request an assessment for access to support.

The needs of parents and carers will be considered within a child and family assessment. It takes into account the whole family’s needs and circumstances, but primarily focuses on the child and considers support for parents based on the needs of their child.

To discuss your needs as a carer, contact the Customer Service Team (Nottinghamshire County Council)

Parent and carer support groups and organisations

Carers Hub Service

The Carers Hub Service provides a range of support and services for carers in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County.

Telephone helpdesk: 0808 802 1777
WhatsApp or Text: 07814678460
Email: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk

Visit the Carers Hub Service website

Parent and carer support services in our directory

Find details of other parent or carer support services in our Parent and carer support directory listings.

To find details of support groups for specific conditions and disabilities in our Support for conditions and disabilities directory listings.

Nottinghamshire Parent and Carer Forum (NPCF)

Nottinghamshire Parent and Carer Forum (NPCF) is a registered charity run by, and for, parents and carers of children and young people with an additional need and/or disability.

Its purpose is to be the voice of these families, to gather their views and experiences, and then work in partnership with the local authority and other providers in education, health and social care to help shape and improve the services they use.

Learn more, including how to become a member on the Nottinghamshire Parent and Carer Forum website

Carers benefits

If you are a carer of a disabled child or young person you may be entitled to certain benefits such as the:

Carers UK has information on financial support for carers at Financial support (Carers UK)

For more on your entitlements as a carer, contact the Nottinghamshire County Council Benefits Team using their online form.

Benefits Team advice contact form (Nottinghamshire County Council)

If you are unable to use the form, contact the Customer Service Team (Nottinghamshire County Council).