Face2Face Parent Support

Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities, SEND and additional needs

Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. But when your child has a disability, parenting can feel a bit overwhelming. You may feel isolated, and it can be hard to find other parents who truly 'get it'. 
Face2Face helps parents feel less isolated, build confidence and connect with others who understand the challenges of raising a child with disabilities.
Within Face2Face, we have parents who have been trained as befrienders to come alongside and empathise, listening well. 

What We Offer:

  • Free and confidential emotional support and parent befriending service
  • Befrienders are parents who have been in your shoes and truly understand
  • Support in your home, via video link or phone, free of judgment or agenda

Talking to someone who gets it can make all the difference.

Who Can Access Face2Face?

Face2Face supports parents, carers and grandparents of disabled children and young people, including those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Start at Your Own Pace

We know taking the first step can feel daunting. You are welcome to drop in for up to two sessions before contacting the coordinator, with no obligation to continue afterwards.

 face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk 01932 567131

 

Parents2Parents: A Group for Families of Adults with Disabilities

Parenting an adult with disabilities is rewarding. But it also comes with unique challenges. At White Lodge, we know how important it is to connect with people who truly understand.

Our Parents2Parents group is for parents, carers, and grandparents of adults with disabilities.

Why Join Parents2Parents? This group offers a safe, friendly space to:

  • Build Friendships: Meet others who share similar experiences. 
  • Share and Listen: Exchange stories with people who get it.​​​​​​​
  • Find Support: Feel encouraged and understood in a welcoming community.

How It Works:

  • Join us at Rendezvous, White Lodge, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0FA. There is plenty of free parking on-site. 
  • A relaxed and informal setting, facilitated by three trained befrienders.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Meeting Dates: 22 June, 13 July- all from 8.00pm-9.30pm

Whether you’re looking for friendly chats, new connections, or just some extra support, Parents2Parents is here for you. 

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone - come and join a community that truly gets it!

 face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk ​​​​​​​01932 567131

 

Monthly parent support and befriending groups

These groups are a great way to meet others who are going through similar experiences. We hope the groups will help you to develop new friendships, socialise and gain emotional and moral support.

Two trained befrienders facilitate the groups: females for the Mums group and males for the Dads.

From January 2026, meetings will be at Rendezvous, White Lodge, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0FA. There is plenty of free parking on-site.

Mum-2-Mums: 17 June, 8 July  - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm

Dad-2-Dads: 24 June, 15 July  - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm

 face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk 01932 567131

 

Become a Parent Befriender

If you are the parent or grandparent of a child with a disability, you can also become a befriender yourself. You will get full support, and we run a training course to ensure that you are equipped with all the necessary skills. Please contact the Face2Face Co-ordinator for more information. 

For more information about all of our befriending groups, please contact our Face2Face Co-ordinator:

face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk 01932 567131

 

Speak to the Face2Face Team

If you would like emotional support, parent befriending, or to join one of our support groups, we are here to help.

face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk 01932 567131