Who benefits?

For the Link carers

• The opportunity to make new friends
• Using free time in a rewarding and worthwhile way
• Helping another family to enjoy life a little more
• Helping their own children understand the special needs of others

For the child

• The opportunity to make new friends
• Time to spend away from their family, widening horizons and gaining independence

For Mum, Dad, brothers and sisters

• Time to relax knowing their child is well cared for
• Time for a night out, weekend break or even a holiday
• Time to spend with their other children to meet their important needs too
• Time to go shopping, to the doctor, to do the decorating
• Help if there is a family crisis such as an illness.