Support for parent carers in the UK
From Orpington in Kent and across Bromley, we offer wellbeing programmes, peer support, prayer and inclusion training for the parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with disabilities or additional needs.
Six ways to get support
Every offer below is for parent carers of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs. Each page says who it is for and how to join.
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Support for parent carers
The place to start if you are a parent carer: peer support, prayer and help finding the right services.
Wellbeing programme
Project ME
Our wellbeing and resilience programme. Learn free online with Project ME Online, or register for group training.
Bromley
Stronger Carers, Stronger Families
Three 12-week programmes for 36 Bromley parent carers of children and young people with SEND. Expressions of interest are open.
Bromley
Zumba for parent carers
Free monthly sessions in Bromley, in the morning or the evening, with other parent carers.
Faith and prayer
Talking Faith and Praying Carers
Free Bible devotional plans for parent carers on YouVersion, and a prayer meeting on YouTube every month.
Churches
Support for churches
Inclusion training and the Beyond Suffering course for church leaders, volunteers and parent carers.
When and where things happen
Our regular UK activities follow a monthly rhythm, so you can plan around school, work and appointments. Registration is needed for Zumba so the team can keep sessions welcoming.
Zumba, mornings
Third Monday of the month, 11:45am–12:45pm, Chapel Hall, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
Zumba, evenings
Third Thursday of the month, 7:30pm–8:30pm, Verrall Hall, same venue
Praying Carers
Last Tuesday of every month, 6:00–6:30pm UK time, on The Praying Carer Channel on YouTube
Project ME Online
Any time, at your own pace, free for parent carers
Stronger Carers, Stronger Families
Bromley parent carers: expressions of interest open
Our UK funders and partners
Our UK work grows through partnership with local services and the generosity of funders. Thank you to every one of them.
UK funders
- Mayor of London
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- Just Sow
- Big Give
- Bishop Radford Trust
- The Albert Hunt Trust
- Christ Church Orpington
UK partners
- Bromley Council
- Your Voice in Health & Social Care
- STUBS Disability Services
- SENParenting
Questions about our UK support
Who can use OAKonsult’s UK support?
Parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with disabilities or additional needs. Some programmes, such as Stronger Carers, Stronger Families, are for Bromley residents; each page says who it is for.
Do I have to be a Christian?
No. Our Christian faith shapes our ethos, but our support is not faith-restrictive. We welcome parent carers of all faiths and none, across cultures and backgrounds.
Does it cost anything?
Project ME Online is free for parent carers, and our Zumba sessions are funded so there is nothing to pay. For other programmes, the page or the team will tell you what to expect.
Is OAKonsult an emergency service?
No. We offer support, training and signposting. If someone is at immediate risk, contact the emergency services or the appropriate safeguarding route.
Where is the UK team based?
Church House
Rushet Road
Orpington, Kent
BR5 2PT
Call +44 (0)7479 436 823 or email [email protected].
Ask us which programme suits you.
Tell us a little about your family and what you are looking for. We will listen and suggest the best place to start.