Workshops for Information, Support and Education (WISE)

Being a parent carer of a child or young person with additional needs can bring extra situations which are challenging to know how to handle. To help support parent carers navigate these a range of workshops have been created by Somerset Parent Carer Forum based on the subjects you have told them would be helpful.

The idea behind the project is to empower parent carers through Workshops for Information, Support and Education.  All the workshops will be delivered or co-delivered by someone with lived experience of being a parent carer.

Family Fund offers a range of workshops to support families raising disabled or seriously ill children, including digital‑skills sessions, creative activities, and guidance on benefits and transitioning to adulthood. You can explore all upcoming workshops on their official workshops page, or join specific sessions such as Supporting Your Young Person into Adulthood, Staying Safe Online for help with device safety and parental controls, and a variety of Help With Money workshops offering guidance on finances and benefits.