Sibs - Adult sibling support group

Are you an adult who has grown up with a disabled brother or sister? Would you like to meet others who just ‘get’ what life as a sibling is like? You’re not alone. Join a support group today.

These friendly groups, run by trained volunteers, are an opportunity for adult siblings to meet and support each other.

Being a sibling can be a complex and challenging experience. Whilst we can’t remove all of the stressors in an adult sibling’s life, we can give siblings more resources to cope.

The aims of the group are to:

• Reduce isolation
• Improve wellbeing and resilience
• Share knowledge

We ask members and facilitators for regular feedback to make sure groups continue to meet siblings’ needs.

Who can join a group?

To join a group you need to:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Currently live in the UK
• Have (or had) a brother or sister who has a lifelong disability*
• Enjoy meeting others!

Some siblings who join a group are carers for their brother/sister, and many aren’t. Some siblings who join are bereaved. You are very welcome, whatever your circumstances or level of involvement (or not) with your brother/sister’s care.

*Types of lifelong disabilities might include spina bifida, cerebral palsy, mild/moderate/severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Dravet syndrome, Apert Syndrome, a Syndrome Without A Name (SWAN), genetic disorders, Cri du Chat Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, a life-limiting condition and any other lifelong physical or learning disability from birth or early infancy