PARENTING & CARERS
Parenting, Relationships & Carers
Family life brings joy and challenges in equal measure. Whether you’re raising children, navigating a relationship, or caring for a loved one, explore trusted local and national support below.
PARENTING
Parenting Support & Advice
Practical advice and courses for parents at every stage, from local council programmes to national charities.
Barnardo’s Family Space
Parenting advice from specialists and signposting on child safety, wellbeing and family topics.
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Coventry City Council: Parenting
Free parenting programmes and support, face-to-face or online, from pregnancy through the teenage years.
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Family Lives
National family support charity offering a free 24/7 helpline, live chat and online parenting courses.
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NHS Start for Life
Official NHS guidance and tips for parents, covering pregnancy through early childhood development.
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CHILDREN’S & SEND SUPPORT
Children’s Mental Health, SEND & Autism Support
Specialist support for children and young people, including those with additional needs.
Community Autism Support Service (CASS)
Social sessions, small groups and workshops for autistic people, families and professionals across Coventry & Warwickshire.
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Coventry SENDIASS
Free, impartial information, advice and support for parents, carers and young people on special educational needs and disabilities.
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CWWMind Resources
Resource hub of support organisations, wellbeing apps and worksheets for young people, parents and carers.
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ECHO
Warwickshire mental health service offering counselling, advice and guidance for children and young people up to 18 (25 with an EHCP).
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RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship & Couples Support
Confidential support for relationship, family and emotional wellbeing.
LOCAL CARER SUPPORT
Carer Support: Coventry & Warwickshire
Local services, assessments and community support for unpaid carers.
UHCW: Information for Carers
Information for inpatient carers, including meal vouchers, overnight stays and open visiting at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.
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Coventry City Council: Carers’ Support
Carer’s assessments, direct payments, respite breaks, training and signposting for adult and young carers.
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NATIONAL & AGEING WELL
National Carer Support & Ageing Well
National guidance for carers, and support for older relatives and those caring for them.
Arts Uplift: Ageing Well
Weekly dementia-friendly arts, crafts and movement sessions for people over 60.
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Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire
Independent local charity offering information, advice, home support and befriending for older people and their carers.
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Need to Talk to Someone at CWTH?
Whatever you’re facing, support is available. Reach out for confidential guidance or, if you need help right now, access our immediate support resources.