Sibs

Sibs patron Jo Whiley shared this important message at our parliamentary event yesterday. Watch more here: youtu.be/XTkkRp5drHw

“My ex had no interest in family, he didn’t care about my sib situation, and this resulted in me isolating myself from my family for a while.” Read Daisy’s story at sibs.org.uk/daisy

Many adult siblings have found that counselling helps them process their unique experiences. Here are some fantastic organisations that offer culturally sensitive support for South Asian individuals and families #SouthAsianHeritageMonth sibs.org.uk/findacounsellor

How do you respond to cries of “It’s not fair!” when your autistic or disabled child needs something different to their siblings? Find out here. sibs.org.uk/parent-tips/fa…

It’s the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth (18thJuly – 17th Aug) and this year’s theme is ‘Roots to Routes’. How has being a sibling to a disabled or neurodiverse brother/sister shaped your experience? We would love to hear from you. Email [email protected] to share your story

Charlotte shares what she has learnt from her sister who has learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. Read or watch at sibs.org.uk/charlotte#disa…

Our next Sibs Talk training for primary school staff is running on 23rd September. This intervention will help you to support sibling pupils of disabled children - to find out more and book your place go to sibs.org.uk/sibs-talk-prim…

Save the date! We’re hosting an all-day event exclusively for adult siblings, with inspiring speakers and meaningful discussions that will leave you feeling seen and heard. More details will be shared soon, but for now, pop the date in your diary. We can’t wait to welcome you!

“As siblings, we are likely to be the people who support our disabled brothers and sisters at the end of their lives” Read more about Caroline’s experiences of her brother’s end of life care, and an extract from her book ‘Looking After’ sibs.org.uk/caroline

Teachers and education staff - sign up to our FREE autumn training sessions on supporting siblings of disabled children in school. Access resources and more! Sign up here. sibs.org.uk/sibs-workshops…

Showing appreciation for your sibling child can be be really beneficial, particularly if you or they are finding things difficult to manage. Read our advice for parents here and tell us how you show your appreciation! sibs.org.uk/parent-tips/ap…

Have you grown up with a brother or sister who has a lifelong disability or neurodiversity? Would you like to meet other adults who just ‘get’ what sibling life is like? Join our online support groups for siblings in every part of the UK sibs.org.uk/groups

At Sibs we recognise the many young siblings and adult siblings who stand beside their disabled brother or sister – in July and every single day of the year #DisabilityPrideMonth

It is vital that we use carers' voices to campaign for change. We hugely appreciate anyone who can fill in our State of Caring survey. surveymonkey.com/r/QNHMV93?utm_…

Sibs is the only UK charity dedicated to siblings of disabled people. Providing the same level of support as costs rise and funding falls continues to be a challenge for us. If you can, please donate #SmallCharityWeek sibs.org.uk/donate

As a small charity, we really value the support of our community. Take a look at the many quick ways you can make a huge difference to our work #smallcharityweek sibs.org.uk/helpsibs

We’re here for siblings who have disabled and neurodivergent brothers and sisters during #PrideMonth and beyond

Read more about autism through the perspective of adult siblings #autisticpride sibs.org.uk/stories

Many young siblings tell us they don’t understand their brother or sister’s diagnosis and would like to know more. Here's our information on learning disability, written just for young siblings and approved by @mencap_charity #learningdisabilityweek sibs.org.uk/info-and-advic…

Adult siblings – want to feel more confident advocating for yourself and your learning disabled brother/sister? Take a look at Kimber’s advice sibs.org.uk/kimber#Learnin… @mencap_charity

Siblings of disabled people are used to coming second (or third, or fourth…) to the needs of another and it can be hard for us to prioritise ourselves. But you deserve to reach out for support. If you need to talk, call Switchboard #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth