Your life and support · England
Being a parent
Support for parents, assessments and family courts.
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Rights & choicesAsk for changes that help you
Services should be accessible to disabled people. You may need changes to use a service or take part.
Everyday lifeFriendships, relationships and sexual health
This guide is for adults in England. It is about friendship, relationships, privacy and sexual health.
Safety & safeguardingHelp if someone close hurts or controls you
Abuse is not your fault. You deserve support that meets your needs.
Safety & safeguardingI do not want to marry that person
Saying no, changing your mind and getting safe help with pressure to marry.
Rights & choicesGetting help from a solicitor
A solicitor gives legal advice. They can help explain your choices and rights.
Rights & choicesHelp to communicate in court
Court words and questions can be difficult. You can ask for communication support.
Education & growing upHelp for a disabled child and their family
This guide is about children’s social care in England. You can ask for help for your child and family.
Parents & family lifeHelp with being a parent
This guide is for parents in England. It is also for people who are going to have a baby.
Parents & family lifeAn assessment of your parenting
An assessment looks at how your child’s needs can be met. It should also look at support for your family.
Parents & family lifeHelp with the family court
This guide is for parents in England. It explains help with cases about a child’s care.
Parents & family lifePregnancy and having a baby
Your choices, maternity care and practical support before and after birth.
Find support that works for you
Having a learning disability does not mean you cannot be a parent. These guides explain ways to get support.