The Peer Support Service is available to all parents of children and young people (0-25 years) with additional needs in Sheffield. A formal diagnosis is not required. All of our Peer Support Workers have lived experience of caring for a child with additional needs and a good understanding of local services.
The Peer Support Service provides:
- Information, advice, and signposting to relevant services
- Confidential one-to-one support via telephone, video call or face-to-face meetings in a community space (flexible appointment times)
- Information sessions about common issues
- Peer Support Groups where parents and carers can meet others who face similar challenges (see below)
Unfortunately, Peer Support Workers are not yet able to help parents complete paperwork, contact / make referrals to other services on their behalf or provide individual support in meetings. We may be able to offer these services at some point in the future.
If you would like a 1-1 appointment, please complete our request form. Alternatively, call our main number 0300 321 4721 and select option 1 for our Peer Support Service, or email peersupport@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk
Peer Support Groups
These groups are run by our Peer Support Workers and offer a space where parents can come together to support each other and share their experiences. No need to book, just turn up! All parents are welcome, and everyone’s experience is considered equally important and valued.
Monthly Peer Support Groups:
- Tinsley Community Centre, Ingfield Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1WZ
Next meeting dates: Thurs 15th June, Thurs 13th July at 10.30 – 12.00ams - Manor Community Nursery, 33 Vikinglea Rd, Sheffield S2 1BE
Meeting dates: Fri 26th May, Fri 30th June at 9-11am - Stocksbridge Children’s Centre, 648 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY
Meeting dates: Wed 7th June, Wed 5th July at 12.30-3.00pm
Two-weekly Peer Support Group:
- Oasis Firvale Community Hub, Owler Lane, Sheffield S4 8GA
Meeting dates: Wed 31st May, Wed 14th June, Wed 28th June, at 9.00 -10.30am
Weekly Peer Support Group:
- Common Ground Community Centre, Woodstock Rd/Machon Bank, Sheffield S7 1GR
Meetings held Wednesdays 11.15am-1.45pm
