Supporting others can be challenging, and it’s easy to overlook your own wellbeing.
This page is here to support and empower you with helpful information and resources.
Being a parent carer can be heavy. There’s so much we carry, emotions, worries, responsibilities, often without time to stop and notice it all, it can feel overwhelming at times. These short videos help shine a light on that invisible load. They’re here to help you pause, reflect, and feel seen. Whether you’re watching on your own or sharing with others, we hope they bring comfort and connection.
A Big thank you to all the students at SAND Project who created these videos for us…
We recently held a series of wellbeing workshops designed to support the mental and emotional health of parent carers supporting children with anxiety and/or SEND. Each session offered space for honest conversation, gentle reflection, and practical tools to help manage the ongoing pressures of caregiving. Together, we explored how being a parent carer impacts our wellbeing, practiced calming techniques, learned about different types of rest, and shared simple ways to inform key services of our parent carer status. These uplifting sessions were a powerful reminder that parent carers matter too, and that looking after our own wellbeing is essential.
Although we currently have no wellbeing workshops planned, your interest can make a real difference. By joining the waiting list, you’ll help us secure funding for future sessions, and you’ll be the first to hear as soon as new dates are confirmed.
When your child is struggling with their mental health, it can be hard to know where to turn.
We’ve brought together helpful information, practical resources, and trusted support to help you feel more informed, more confident, and less alone.
See our Mental Health page here
If you’re looking for further support or guidance, the West Sussex Local Offer
has a dedicated wellbeing page.
It includes helpful resources, local contacts, and practical information to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing. You can explore the page HERE
Carers Support West Sussex offers free, local support for unpaid carers, including parent carers.
From emotional support and wellbeing resources to practical advice and carer groups, they’re here to help. You can find out more on their website HERE
If you’re looking for support with your own health and wellbeing as a carer, the Carers Health Team can help.
They offer advice, information, and health checks to support unpaid carers across West Sussex. You can explore the service here.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service offers free Safe and Well Visits to help keep you and your home safe.
These visits include fire safety advice, smoke alarm checks, and support tailored to your household’s needs. You can find out more here.
The Priority Services Register (PSR) can help utility companies offer extra support.
It’s free to join and ensures your energy, gas, and water suppliers can tailor services to meet your needs, especially during supply interruptions. You can find out more here.
We are always working hard to create and share helpful resources to support you, so please check back again soon.