Caring for a child with disabilities is emotionally challenging and can be extremely isolating. Parent carers often find themselves struggling through a maze of information and services. Support for parent carers is essential to help them navigate complex systems, access necessary services, develop advocacy skills, and reduce social isolation.
Our Face2Face service provides free support and advice to parent carers by offering one-to-one support focussing on achieving identified outcomes and ensuring parent carers feel empowered to make informed decisions about all aspects of their child’s life.
Parent carers can self-refer to access this service or a professional working with the family can make the referral on their behalf. This service will provide support for a period of 8-10 weeks offering up to 5 meetings. The support will include drawing out a support plan, identifying the key outcomes, sharing of information to empower the parent carers, identifying and help accessing other services if not already involved and any other support as required.
Face2Face hosts regular coffee mornings, which offer informal opportunities for parent carers to meet each other, exchange information and talk to others who understand their situation. We also offer a regular programme of sessions delivered by professionals, covering topics relevant to parent carers offering vital information and practical advice. These sessions are held in-person or online offering a flexible option to suit different needs.
Drop-in Coffee Mornings
An informal, free get-together and an opportunity for parents/carers to meet each other, exchange information and talk to others who understand.
Wednesday 4 & 18 June, 2 & 9 July | 10:30-12:30
Venue: YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA
Information session
Wednesday 25 June | 10:30-12:30
Session with Carers Advisor from Action for Carers
YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA
To find out more or to book to attend our free sessions, please contact Sandhya Gulati, Face2Face Coordinator.
Carers Week sessions
We are marking Carers Week with the following sessions:
Wednesday 11 June | Visit to Nymans
Join us for a free visit to Nymans – A garden lovers’ home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Meet at the Visitor Reception Area at 10:00 and then explore together or on your own at your pace.
Friday 13 June | 09:30-14:30 | Wellbeing and Creative session at The Old Pheasantry
Join us for a relaxing creative session and opportunity to enjoy the lovely setting of The Old Pheasantry.
Minibus available (for a limited number) from Sovereign Centre as parking on site is limited.
To find out more or to book to attend our free sessions, please contact Sandhya Gulati, Face2Face Coordinator.
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At Face2Face, we are committed to providing comprehensive support that helps parent carers feel connected, informed, and empowered, improving quality of life for both children and their families.
To find out more or to attend one of our sessions, please contact Sandhya Gulati, Face2Face Coordinator.
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