Adult sibling Jayne shares her story of growing up with a brother with epilepsy. She reflects on the lifelong impact of seizures and how family life often had to fit around her brother’s needs.
Read Jayne’s story www.sibs.org.uk/Jayne
#NationalEpilepsyWeek #EpilepsyAwareness
Daisy, 12, has two brothers and a sister - who are all autistic. When her parents saved enough to move from renting to becoming first-time buyers, Daisy took the lead - searching online to find a home that would suit everyone’s needs.
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When children have a disabled brother or sister, they will experience a whole range of emotions – and knowing how to support them isn’t always easy. Head to sibs.org.uk/parent-tips for practical advice to help your sibling child feel heard, understood and supported 💜
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
he wonderful story Young Carers in Space was featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and is available on BBC iPlayer and YouTube. It follows Honey, a young carer for her little brother Pip, who is autistic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g886...
Are you a school or education professional based in the North-East of England? Join us for our FREE training session on supporting sibling pupils who have a disabled brother or sister.
www.sibs.org.uk/sibs-worksho...
A lovely new Peppa Pig storyline is helping to open up conversations 💛 George (Peppa’s younger brother) has been fitted with a hearing aid, showing children that hearing loss doesn’t stop you enjoying everyday family moments.
For siblings, stories like this matter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17z...
When people ask questions about your disabled brother or sister, knowing what to say isn’t always easy ðŸ’
Our latest YoungSibs Spotlight blog shares simple tips to help young people feel more confident in those moments 👉 www.sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/spotlight
A young girl spearheaded her family’s property search, finding a new home for her three autistic siblings
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Calling all primary schools! Join our Sibs Talk online training session on 15th June. Sibs Talk is a 1:1 intervention for sibling pupils who are growing up with a disabled brother or sister. Booklets and teacher guidance notes included! Find out more here. www.sibs.org.uk/sibs-worksho...
Many adult siblings experience guilt, worry, anger, and sadness connected to their sibling role. Our advice on coping with these feelings can help and remind you that you’re not alone.
www.sibs.org.uk/copingwithfeelings
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Huge shout out to sibling Chris who is running a 10k in Regent's Park on 27th June to raise money for Sibs. As a small charity, these funds make a noticeable difference to our work - thank you so much Chris! Please share and sponsor Chris if you can at his Givestar page here: bit.ly/4dZBQko
