The Waving not drowning network
If you’re caring for a disabled child, you may find yourself going down a different life path than the one you had planned, so remaining in paid work can be quite challenging. Knowing your rights can help you combine paid work and caring for your child. Working Families has set up ‘Waving not drowning’ – a dedicated network and advice service for people who work or wish to work and have caring responsibilities for dependants with a disability.
Rights in the film
For more information about the rights mentioned in our new film, please use the links below.
About the network
The Waving not drowning project was established in 1996. It provides a helpline, newsletter, e-bulletin and occasional events and publications for parents of disabled children and carers of adults who want to combine paid work with their caring responsibilities.
Waving not drowning also have a Facebook Group where carers or parents can get support, share their experiences, and ask us questions.
The helpline for questions about work and caring is 0300 012 0312.
Case studies
Read some case studies of parents with disabled children about the difficulties they faced in balancing paid work and caring.
Useful information
Join in the chat about combining paid work and caring for disabled children in the Waving not drowning Facebook community
Waving not drowning Facebook Group
If you have further questions and would like to contact our advice team please use our advice contact form below or call us.
