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Looking after yourself as a parent or carer

Top tips from parents of children with SEND by parents

  • Be kind to yourself.
  • It's okay to ask for help- wherever that comes from- community, family, friends, services. Utilise community spaces. There is no shame attached to this
  • We are parents- it's okay to get it wrong! This journey can be long- buy a helmet!
  • Take notes, use note pads, post it notes, voice notes- whatever works for you
  • Do your research if you can
  • Plan before meetings- know what you want to say and give details. Write down questions to know you want to ask. Don’t be afraid to take time out of a meeting if you need it.
  • Take someone with you for moral support- someone you trust
  • Ask for a named contact that you can communicate with
  • Give yourself a treat after every meeting- food, bath, TV etc
  • Be silly! Have fun!

Places you can go to for support

These sessions are drop ins and you don't need to book on in advance. Just turn up when you need someone to talk to.

The Blackpool Parent Carer Facebook page is monitored daily and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Where can I go?
Day What is it?Time Location
Tuesdays  Aiming Higher parent drop in (term time only) 9.30am to 3.00pm  

Aiming Higher

231 - 233 Church Street

Blackpool, FY1 3PB

Tuesdays Parent Carer Forum brew and biscuit 10.00am to 12.00pm

Revoe Family Hub

Grasmere Road

FY1 5HP

Wednesdays

Parents of the Revolution, come join us for brews, cake and peer support

9.30am  to 11.30am

 28 January 2026 at The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL

11 February 2026 at Penrose House, Penrose Avenue, FY4 4DJ

25 February 2026 at The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL

11 March 2026 at Penrose House, Penrose Avenue, FY4 4DJ

25 March 2026  at The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL

8 April 2026 at Penrose House, Penrose Avenue, FY4 4DJ

22 April 2026  at The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL

Thursdays  Aiming Higher parent telephone advice line  9.30am to 3.00pm  01253 206448
Fridays Aiming Higher parent information sessions (term time only) 9.30am to 11.30am

Aiming Higher

231 - 233 Church Street

Blackpool, FY1 3PB