Parent Carers

• If you are the parent of a child who has a physical or learning disability you are first and foremost a parent.
   
• However, we recognise that as a parent  in these circumstances you often find yourself with extra caring responsibilities and you are, therefore, also a "parent carer"

How we can help:

Involvement:

We believe that the development of services for children with disabilities and their families must be based on listening to what parents have to say.  Our participation work therefore aims to enable parents of children with disabilities to give their views directly to the people who plan and decide about the provision of services. 

A new Parent Carer Involvement Board has been set up with the aim of improving the relationship and communication between Children Schools and Families and the Primary Care Trust and parents and carers of children with disabilities in Hertfordshire.  More about the Parent Carer Involvement Board.....

Information

Our local support workers can tell you about:

	Who to contact for specialist information about your child's illness or disability.
	Local and national services which may be able to support you and your child.
	How to arrange a benefits check or apply for grants and funding.

	Holidays, breaks and respite care
	Local events relevant to your role as a parent carer.
	How to register your child on the Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database (HAND)

Support

They can also:

	Help you to have your caring needs recognised.
	Tell you about legislation and policies which support you in your caring role.
	Advise on how to get an assessment of your own needs and those of your child.
	Talk through an individual enquiry and make suggestions for ways forward.
	Help you to express your views on the services you receive.

Contact us through any of Carers in Hertfordshire's offices.

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