Sibs - for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults - Organisations

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

How it can help

Sibs provides support for young siblings (aged 7-17 year olds), adult siblings, parents/carers and professionals.

Support includes:

• information about disabilities or conditions
• online advisors
• news and top tips
• online and face to face adult sibling support groups
• events such as workshops and courses
• adult sibling guides, sibling stories and eBooks

As a small charity, Sibs works to upskill professional workers to better support young siblings who are growing up with a brother or sister who is disabled, neurodivergent, has a long -term health condition or a special educational need in the UK.  This means that we are unable to take on casework or receive referrals for individual children and their families.   However, we provide a range of services and supporting information that can help inform you as a professional, in your work with siblings and their families.