Parent Carer Support Pathway

As you may already know the way in which we offer support to parent carers across the county has changed. From the 27th January 2021, we will host new webpages that will detail information about this new offering, which will be renamed: the Parent Carer Support Pathway.

So, what has changed?

We will be offering a wellbeing conversation as part of the assessment – a practitioner from the Children’s with Disabilities Team will carry this out with you. This conversation will lead to better informed decisions and allow us to identify your needs and tailor available support that help you, your child and your wider family members.

Importantly, the parent carer support pathway can be completed as a standalone assessment or in conjunction with an assessment of your disabled child’s needs.

Accessing the assessment

If you already have an allocated social worker and have already completed a social care assessment or parent carer assessment – please make contact with your named social worker.

How can the Parent Carer Support Pathway help me?

The wellbeing conversation may result in signposting to an appropriate local provider. For instance, if you are experiencing health or mental health needs, a referral can be made to adult services for support in your own right.

It may be that providing an agreed one-off financial payment for a specific outcome in order for you to purchase a service, piece of equipment or access an activity could help to support you in your caring role and improve your wellbeing.

The important thing to remember is access to the parent carer support pathway and a wellbeing conversation has no restrictions. It is not time limited and can be accessed as often as is required. If your needs change following the agreed outcome, parents are encouraged to contact us.

Next steps

Download the poster here.

The new web pages are now live on the Warwickshire County Council website. Please go to www.warwickshire.gov.uk/carers/parent-carer-support-pathway