Parents are telling Contact about giving up food and heating just to keep their disabled child’s equipment turned on — a choice nobody should have to make. If you feel worried, we offer a free support line where carers can get advice or just blow off steam contact.org.uk/listening-ear
You are Not Alone!
Contact helpline advisers are available all week to give parent carers the advice and information they need to support their disabled child.
☎️ Call our helpline: 0808 808 3555
💬 Use our Live Chat: http://contact.org.uk/helpline
💌 Ask a question: http://contact.org.uk/submit-a-helpline-query
Checking Benefits Online
If you are a carer, you may be entitled to additional benefits, grants or other financial help. We’ve created a free e-learning course to help you learn more about what you could be entitled to.
👉 Find our e-learning course here https://bit.ly/3nwDyAA
Supporting Young Carers’ Mental Health
Today is #YoungCarersActionDay and this year’s theme is taking action on isolation. To mark the day, we’re revisiting some recommended resources and advice for young people, and schools, on supporting young carers’ mental health https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/june/supporting-young-carers-mental-health/
HELP CHILDREN EXPRESS THEIR FEARS
When a child’s fears become overwhelming they often turn to play to work things out. Children may not have the words to express their fears, but they have the play skills to act them out.
Play is a perfect place to work out what is going on in their little minds. It can also give parents a window into their child’s fears – https://tinyurl.com/2p83h7th
