Great piece in woman&home from our patron @JoWhiley. 'I'm an ambassador for the charities Mencap and Sibs, which are very close to my heart. My sister Frances has learning differences....Frances is so great - we have the most random car discos'

We gather details of all young sibling support groups running in the UK - do we know about yours? Get in touch and sign up for our regular groups newsletter. Complete our 'contact us' form here. sibs.beaconforms.com/form/75f0e136

Most benefits (including universal credit) went up by 6.7% this April. Adult sibling carers – check if you’re eligible at benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk

The recent survey released by Sibs gives examples of how caring for siblings with a disability can have a big impact on young carers’ lives.

Young sibling carers need more support for a fair future.

Really important and supportive training available 👇🏼

As parent to a young carer, this hit home: “It’s hard to feel good at the start of school because it’s often difficult at home in the morning.” Pls RT this important report.

⁦Sibs⁩ ⁦Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou⁩ ⁦Not Fine in School⁩ sibs.org.uk/supporting-you…

'You know you're a #LearningDisability #sib when......you take apart your beautifully packed ready to post parcel to check you've removed all the silica gel sachets from the item....(read one too many GeorgeJulian blogs...)
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Documentary producer and sibling Helen Waddell is looking to speak with families for a short observational documentary on living with disability as a sibling, to be presented at Sheffield Documentary Festival. Contact [email protected] if you are interested.

Sibs's new report 'If Only You Knew' shares the views of over 200 young siblings who have a disabled brother or sister. Although many had told friends and teachers, 74% still received no support from school.

To read more, click here buff.ly/3U1PSro

We are looking for participants for our research project! If you are a person with a learning disability that does not get paid support, or a family/volunteer carer for someone without paid support, please get in touch. Follow this link to find out more:

shorturl.at/DEP39

Our new report 'If Only You Knew' shares the views of over 200 young siblings who have a disabled brother or sister, who told us what their life was like at school. Although many had told friends and teachers, 74% still received no support from school. sibs.org.uk/supporting-you…

Can you help support our work with siblings of disabled people? Become a Friend of Sibs. To find out more, check out the link. sibs.org.uk/be-a-friend-of…

Would you like to to run a group for young siblings who have a disabled brother or sister? Join our next online training on 4th June. More information here. sibs.org.uk/sibs-workshops…

Simon Everest Sibs I knew there was a reason to keep this platform ticking away in the background- Simon Everest that’s heartwarming. Always have you on a pedestal for the caring and broader impact with sibs

Truths beautifully told by Sara Wheeler
🔽The lifelong impact of growing up with a disabled brother/sister, how #NationalSiblingsDay is more than a gimmick to flog greetings cards and how siblings are overlooked (and what not to say to one).
Sibs❤️
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We are delighted to announce that Rachel, Steph, Caren and Alia are winners in our 'Sammy Rocket' book draw for #NationalSiblingsDay2024 Congratulations!

More droning. Is it though, All Right for You?
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We are delighted to announce that Jane, Kiyani and Holly are the winners of the signed copies of brother.do.you.love.me by sibling author Manni Coe #NationalSiblingsDay2024

LOVE FOUND A WAY
Last event of the Canongate paperback tour tomorrow (Sunday) at the Southbank Centre 7.45pm with Sally Phillips We are excited to to share the journey with you all
Tickets here 🎟️ southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/liter…

We are so looking forward to welcoming lots of young siblings who have booked places for our #NationalSiblingsDay2024 art sessions today!!! We can't wait to see your mirror makes! #ItsaSiblingThing