Sibs

Sibs is a national charity to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is a UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.

Adult Siblings

Many people feel isolated and need support in their sibling role. Sibs provide information and advice on their support for adult siblings page.

They also provide online Adult Support Groups, run by trained volunteers. They are an opportunity for adult siblings to meet and support each other. Groups are run by trained volunteer facilitators, who are siblings themselves. The facilitators are members of the group too, and they will give and receive peer support like anyone else. For more details about how the groups run, criteria for inclusion, and joining information please see their webpage.

Young (under 18’s) Siblings

If you have a brother or sister who is disabled, has special educational needs or a serious long-term condition, Sibs provide Young Sibs information and advice that might help.

They offer a contact us messaging service that allows young siblings to ask for advice.

Parents and Carers

Sibs has many parent and carer resources that include information and tips for supporting siblings with feelings, attention, and understanding disability or additional needs.

Professionals Supporting Siblings

Resources to support those working with disabled children and their families and how you can support them through your service or at school, and how you can get more help for young siblings.