Are you a disabled parent in Newham looking for support while caring for a disabled child?
This peer support is for Newham residents who are disabled parents of disabled children. Residents United Forum and Newham Disability Rep Forum offer emotional and psychological support, help with PIP forms, and social support for parents and children.
- Peer support from a group led by disabled people and carers in Newham.
- Help to understand rights, social care and benefits.
- Support with PIP forms.
- Group outings and social support for parents and children.
- Information sessions, research updates and workshops requested by the group.
- Accessible support for vision, hearing, learning difficulty and physical disability needs.
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
1 day
100%
of referrals accepted
Service access criteria:
Newham resident
Categories:
Advocacy
Advocacy for carers
Adult carers advice and support
Arts and creativity
Carers support groups
Family support groups and organisations
Connecting with others
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Support for carers
Support with housing
Transport and getting around
Youth support
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Non English speaking friendly
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Who can refer:
Professional referrals only