Parent carers

A parent carer is someone who has parental responsibility for a child under the age of 18 with additional needs.

There is lots of information and support provided. This can help both you and your child.

Carers First [external link] is a service that works with and for carers across the country. They provide support and advice and also have a useful guide on An introduction to support for carers [external link] 

Darlington Parent Carer Forum [external link] is a group of parents/carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who work with local authorities, education settings and health providers to make sure their services meet the needs of children and families in Darlington.

Darlington Carers Support [external link] offers a variety of different services to local carers.

Find out more about Darlington's support and assessment process for disabled children and young adults

Carer support in an emergency

If you are a family or friends or an unpaid carer for an adult in Darlington support is available in an emergency.

The link below directs you through to the contact details for DBC, Emergency duty team ( for out of hours adult social care support) and details of how to apply for a carers emergency card.

Carer Support in an Emergency - Durham County Carers Support (dccarers.org) [external link]