Are you a family carer for someone with a neurodisability and/or autism, either at college or later in life?
Join us for free monthly chats from 12 – 1.30pm on:
- Wednesday 8 July
- Wednesday 12 August
- Wednesday 9 September
- Wednesday 14 October
- Wednesday 11 November
- Wednesday 9 December
During these sessions, you’ll:
- Share insights and guidance with others with lived experience
- Develop links that will help you navigate your caring responsibilities
Interested in joining our carer community but can’t make the scheduled day/time? Let us know what might work better for you by filling out our enquiry form.
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Useful resources
- Transition into adulthood – A free, downloadable guide that is packed with useful information for young people moving into adulthood. While written for those who have Down syndrome, much of it will be helpful for anyone supporting a young person with a learning disability.
- The Down’s Syndrome Association – The DSA supports all people who have Down syndrome, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them, throughout their lives.
- Counselling Directory – Finding support: Many parents tell us it’s hard to find councillors who understand the challenges of SEND parenting. This may help you connect with specialist councillors who have this experience.
- New Forest Disability Information Service – A charity that provides free, impartial, confidential disability-related information, advice and guidance to anyone in the New Forest, of any age, who is affected by any disability.
- Princess Royal Trust – Portsmouth – A charity that helps unpaid carers, with free information, support, advice, contingency and emergency planning, resources and more.
- National Autistic Society – A charity that provides advice and guidance for people with autism, as well as for people who care for them.
- WaterSure – A scheme that can provide support where water usage is higher due to care-related needs.
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2025 meeting notes
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2026 meeting notes