Help for parent carers of adult children?

Aspley

Hello,
Does anyone know of an Parent Carer if adult children organisations?

Thank You

Ami2301

Hi @Aspley welcome to the community! Could you tell us a bit more please? Then we will find information for you

Aspley

Hi Ami2301

My adult son  LD and Autism. There seem to be lots of Carer groups up to the age of 25 but not for adults 25 and above.

Im also unable to get the support and information from my local Carers Support 
service. There seems a to be no provisions or access to the courses they run. As they are all during the day. I also support my son.
 Thank you

Aspley

He also has a review coming up.  I need some advice on how to prepare for it.

He lives independently and receives 13 hours of support from a Care Support company.

His health needs have changed and he has been diagnosed with Diabetes.
I spend more time with him than the Care company.

I was advised that he should be having more support hours
especilally as his health needs have changed.

He doesn’t take his meds when prompted by the support  staff. They also say they can only make suggestions around his food intake and what he eats.

There are actually a number of issues.

Which is why I am seeking support.

Thank you. 

Sam_Alumni

Hi @Aspley
Carers UK are not specific to parents of adult children but do offer support and information to all carers. They say:

"Caring can be extremely complicated. The maze of rights and entitlements can be complicated. Filling in paperwork can be complicated. Getting a break can be complicated. Our feelings about caring can certainly be complicated.

We're here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone. 

Our expert telephone advice and support service is here if you want to talk about caring. If you're looking for answers, our online information and support is the best place to start."

You can call them on 0808 808 7777 or find lots of information here on the Carers UK website.

Beverley_Scope

Hi @Aspley

Another national charity is called Carers Trust.

"Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Our vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives".

The link is below.  They can give advice on money and benefits, respite, health and well being and have a forum that you can join to speak with other carers.

https://carers.org/

Best regards,

Beverley