Adult sibling day
Who the day is for
This event is for any adult sibling who lives in the UK and who has grown up with a disabled brother or sister.
You might have a brother or sister who has:
- A lifelong physical disability, such as spina bifida or cerebal palsy
- Or a lifelong learning disability, whether mild, moderate, severe or profound
- Or Autism
- Or a combination of the above
We hope that every sibling – regardless of the disability of their brother or sister – will gain something from the day. There are lots of reasons why siblings might attend:
- You might have worries about the future care of your brother or sister
- You may have two or more disabled brothers and sisters to think about
- You may be the main carer for your disabled brother or sister and find it hard to juggle this with your other commitments
- Your brother or sister may have passed away and you want to meet others who grew up with similar experiences
- You may not have had the opportunity to meet with other siblings like you before
Whatever your current circumstances – you are a sibling, and you are welcome here.
Purpose of the day
Relax and chat with other adult siblings who have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. Get practical advice and emotional support on sibling issues. Acknowledge the challenges and the strengths of being a sibling.
The day will include:
- The chance to meet and get to know other adult siblings who have disabled brothers and sisters
- Solicitor and Sibs Trustee Carol McBride will outline the key mental capacity, legal and financial issues that siblings need to understand when supporting their brother or sister
- Researcher Nikita Hayden tells us the preliminary results of the recent adult sibling research survey – the first of its kind in the UK
- Hear from a panel of adult siblings about their experiences growing up with their disabled brother or sister
- Family consultant Liz Wilson from Dimensions and sibling Annie Fergusson from PMLD link give advice on liaising with professionals that support your brother or sister
- Help to shape Sibs – contribute your ideas for the next phase of adult sibling work
- The workshops will close with a mindfulness wind-down
- Want to keep chatting afterwards? Join us in the hotel bar for a drink, 4pm – 6pm
Who to contact
- Website
- https://www.sibs.org.uk/
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Address
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Great John Street Hotel
Great John Street
Manchester
- Postcode
- M3 4FD
- View M3 4FD on a map
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Saturday 14 March 2020 10:00am – 4pm, drink afterwards 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Evening
Who is it for?
- Offering Services To
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- Carers
Costs
- Details
- £25 (includes refreshments and a light lunch)
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