About this session
This is the session that names what nobody at work is asking about — and offers real help. Built specifically for the "Caring for a Disabled Child While Working" context, this session stays concrete and respects your team's time.
Built for people who are already doing the hard bit.
What your people take away
- Access the Care Act 2014 caregiver's assessment — a statutory right most caregivers don't use
- Navigate the Carer's Allowance eligibility rules and how to apply in under an hour
- Apply the difference between Attendance Allowance and PIP — and which to pursue first
- Ask the three questions to ask on any care-home tour that cut through the marketing
- Build the Carers UK support lines and local peer networks
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: The Support That's Already ThereA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of The Support That's Already There: what exists and how to access it.
- What exists and how to access it
Covers The Support That's Already There, in brief.
60 minutes
Covers 1 of 3 parts: The Support That's Already There.
90 minutes
Covers 2 of 3 parts: The Support That's Already There and Protecting Your Own Life.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
The Support That's Already There
Every lengthWhat exists and how to access it
- Find your local Caregivers' Center — services and respite vary wildly by region
- Look at NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility if care needs are primarily health-related
- Pursue Attendance Allowance (over 65s) or PIP (under 65s) for the person you're caring for
- Look at NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility if care needs are primarily health-related
Protecting Your Own Life
90 minutes and longer- Your own oxygen maskBuild two hours of non-negotiable respite into your week — walking, peer group, bath, anything
Work, Flex, Conversations
3 hours and longer- Holding onto work while caringKnow your legal rights — right to request flexible working, right to unpaid Carer's Leave (UK, from April 2024)
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Caring for a Disabled Child While Working
How long is Caring for a Disabled Child While Working?
Caring for a Disabled Child While Working runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of The Support That's Already There: what exists and how to access it. A 60-minute session covers The Support That's Already There in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Protecting Your Own Life. A 3-hour session adds Work, Flex, Conversations. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Caring for a Disabled Child While Working be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Caring for a Disabled Child While Working?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Caring for a Disabled Child While Working to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.