Sibs

Who we are

Sibs exists to improve the quality of life of people who grow up with a brother or sister with a lifelong disability or serious medical condition. We also aim to advance the education of professional workers, policy makers, service providers and the general public into the needs of siblings. We promote and disseminate research and models of good practice in sibling support.

Sibs provides information and support for siblings of all ages, and parents and carers of young siblings. We do this by phone, email, online and written resources, workshops and conferences.

We work with professionals and service providers to influence them to provide services to siblings, and to enhance their skills in supporting siblings, providing them with training, consultancy, phone, email and online information.

Sibs works with researchers, practitioners and siblings to:

• find out about the needs of siblings,
• collect evidence of best practice in sibling support,
• and raise awareness of sibling issues through presentations and the media.