Children and young people growing up with a disabled brother or sister often get less attention from parents and have more worries and responsibilities than their peers.
In May 2020, Sibs conducted a survey of parents in order to better understand how the needs of siblings of disabled children were affected by lockdown. Life had been tough for siblings during the pandemic, and they wanted to understand how the lockdown had impacted on siblings' health and wellbeing. Many siblings have also become young carers for the first time.
Key statistics revealed:
- 81%of parents said their sibling child’s mental health had worsened
- 43% of siblings were providing more care in lockdown
- 40% of young siblings were feeling isolated and missing support from family and friends
- 54% of parents said that respite or a break would have helped siblings cope
For more information visit SIbs website: https://www.sibs.org.uk/supporting-young-siblings/parents/how-has-lockdown-affected-your-sibling-child-children/
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