Carers Federation, Carers Hub Service (CFS) supports Parent Carers of young people with disabilities or additional needs under the age of 18.
For the first time Parent Carers have been included in the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Joint Carers Strategy 2023-2028 and Parent Carers were part of the co-production of the Strategy. https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/5081744/final-joint-carers-strategy-2023-28.pdf
Often Parent Carers don’t recognise themselves as Carers and some services don’t either. Through the Carers Hub Service your role as a Carer is recognised and you are able to access support from a member of our team. You are also entitled to ask for a Carers Assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014 – this often is called a Family Assessment. For support around this speak to: https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/social-care/carers-assessments/
Carers Hub Service also offer:
- Specific support group for Parent Carers when you can speak to others in similar situations and access SEN related advice from one of our Support Workers.
- Parent Carer ID card supported by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and the NHS.
- Access Carefree Breaks for Carers – up to 2 nights free hotel breaks in the UK (admin fee applies).
- Give feedback on Carers Hub Services and access co-production opportunities.
There is a recognition that many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are out of school which has an additional impact on Parent Carers, particularly around work. https://workingfamilies.org.uk/
Carers Hub Service also works with local Parent Carer Support groups to host meetings and events. Please register with us to access these services.
Carers Hub Parent Carer Support Group
We hold a monthly support group for Parent Carers on line on the 3rd Tues of the month from 7 – 8pm.
Please note March’s group will be on the 3rd Weds and from April onwards they will be held on Tuesdays.
Please contact us for more information.
Parent and Carers Involvement Group
Other useful contacts
Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum (NPCF) is an independent parent carer led organisation run mainly by volunteers who represent the views, experiences and ideas of families that live or access services in Nottinghamshire and have a child or young person with an additional need and/or a disability. Website – Notts Parent Carer Forum (nottspcf.org)
Parent Carers – Rainbow Parents Carers Forum – support for parents who care for a disabled child. Website: Rainbowpcf.ork.uk or call: 0115 934 8451
Nottingham City Council Short Breaks for Parents/carers of disabled children – As a parent/carer you may be eligible for a short break. To find out more contact us at Carers Hub 0808 802 1777.
Baby & Me Exercise Sessions – A completely free and fun way for parents, grandparents, and toddlers to get active together! Starting 12th February 2025, these sessions will run every Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 am at Bulwell Hall Healthy Living Centre (8 Lawton Drive, Nottingham NG6 8BL). No booking required—just turn up! Led by Cheryl Durant, a Pre & Postnatal Personal Trainer and OFSTED-registered nanny, this programme is designed to support parents in staying active while bonding with their little ones in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please note: Mothers must be at least 6 weeks post-partum and cleared by a healthcare professional to exercise. For enquiries, contact 07708 061986 / 0115 979 4708.