What help is there for a parent with a chronic health condition?
A. There is help and guidance out there as well as thousands of people going through the same thing. Online and in person peer support and information.To arrange the support you may need as a disabled parent, the place to start is the adult social services team in your local authority.A disabled person has the right to ask for an assessment of their health and social care needs. If you have parenting responsibilities for a child under 18, the assessment of your needs should also cover the support you need to carry out these responsibilities. If you are a parent-to-be, you can …
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