1:1 Face2Face Befriending Service for Parents

Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities

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'. 
Within Face2Face we have parents who have been trained as befrienders to come alongside to empathise and listen well. 

What We Offer:

  • Free and confidential 1:1 emotional support from trained parent befrienders.
  • Befrienders are parents who have been in your shoes and truly understand.
  • Support in your home, free of judgment or agenda.

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

 

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 is a group 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 KT16 0FA. There is plenty of free parking on-site.

  • A relaxed and informal setting, facilitated by three trained befrienders.

  • Meeting Dates: 15 December, 12 January 2026, 9 February, 9 March, 20 April, 18 May, 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!

 

Monthly befriending groups for Mums and Dads 

These groups are a great way to meet with others 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.

December 2025, a festive celebration - email face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk if you would like to join the group. 

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

Mum-2-Mums: 10 December (email for info), 14 January 2026, 11 February, 11 March, 15 April, 13 May, 17 June, 8 July  - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm

Dad-2-Dads:  17 December (email for info), 21 January 2026, 25 February, 18 March , 22 April, 20 May, 24 June. 15 July  - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm

 

Could you help other parents?

If you are the parent or grandparent of a child with a disability, there is also the opportunity to 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-ordinatior for more information. 

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

 E: face2face@whitelodgecentre.co.uk T: 01932 567131