OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach

Support for Parent Carers in the UK

Practical, emotional and faith-informed support for parent carers raising children and young people with additional needs or disabilities.

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Turning compassion into action

Because every carer’s wellbeing matters.

Parent carers often carry unseen pressure while navigating family life, appointments, education, finances and emotional strain. OAKonsult creates warm spaces where carers can pause, be heard, find practical direction and reconnect with hope.

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. If you love and care for a child or young person with disabilities or additional needs, you belong here.

Our approach: safe, inclusive, respectful, family-centred and rooted in dignity.

What we offer

Support that is clear, compassionate and easy to access.

Project ME™

Our parent-carer wellbeing programme covering emotional wellbeing, relationships, career, finance, health and faith. Learn online at your own pace or join facilitated sessions when available.

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Parent Carer Hub

A developing UK model for unpaid parent carers who need connection, workshops, drop-in guidance, signposting and a trusted route into wider support.

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Zumba Wellbeing Sessions

OAKonsult Zumba classes offer movement, music and community connection for parent carers who need time to recharge, build confidence and enjoy wellbeing support alongside others.

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Peer Circles & Prayer

Safe WhatsApp, Zoom or in-person spaces where parent carers can share, pray, encourage one another and feel less alone.

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Weekly Prayer on YouTube

Join the Prayer for Parent Carers channel for livestreams, replays and encouragement that carers can return to when they need strength.

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Practical signposting

Light-touch guidance to help carers think through forms, referrals, education, health and social care routes, with signposting to appropriate next steps.

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Talking Faith for Parent Carers

A Scripture-centred YouVersion reading plan created for parent carers, churches and supporters walking alongside families in the disability community.

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How to get support

A simple next step for busy carers.

Start with the route that fits your need today. You can contact the team, join the learning platform, or connect with the prayer and peer-support community.

Contact the UK team
Email [email protected]

Tell us what kind of support you are looking for.

We listen and identify the most suitable next step.

You receive signposting, group support or programme information.

We keep the tone safe, respectful and parent-carer centred.

Need urgent or specialist help?

OAKonsult offers support and signposting, not emergency services.

If someone is at immediate risk, contact emergency services or the appropriate safeguarding route. For general parent-carer support, contact OAKonsult and we will guide you to the most suitable next step.