Parent-carer support and disability inclusion

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Support that starts with listening

No parent carer
should walk
alone.

We make space for parent carers to feel seen, build confidence and find practical support, while advancing disability inclusion in communities.

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OAKonsult in action

Support for parent carers and communities.

Project MEIdentity, wellbeing and confidence for parent carersZumba wellbeingMovement, connection and a reason to keep showing upCommunity outreachDisability inclusion built with local communities
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Featured programme

Project ME puts the parent carer back in the picture.

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OAKonsult disability-awareness engagement at Knowledge RadioStronger carers. Stronger families.OAKonsult taking part in a television discussion
Advocacy

Making parent carer voices visible.

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Project ME participants at a programme celebration
Parent carers taking part in a facilitated Project ME session
OAKonsult Zumba participants moving together in a wellbeing session
Project ME
in action.

Project ME

Time to remember the person behind the caring role.

Project ME creates a supportive space for identity, wellbeing, confidence and connection. Parent carers can reflect, learn and move forward alongside people who understand.

  • Room to focus on your own wellbeing
  • Tools for confidence and self-advocacy
  • A peer community of parent carers
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Evidence snapshot

What our records show.

Figures from Project ME participant feedback and OAKonsult Nigeria outreach records. Each figure shows its date and source.

36parent carers supported through Project METo 18 May 2026Project ME programme records
95%reported improved mental wellbeingTo 18 May 2026Project ME participant feedback
100+children and young people received free medical careJanuary to June 2026OAKonsult Nigeria outreach records

Where we work

Across the UK and Nigeria.

Parent carers taking part in an OAKonsult Zumba activity in the UK
United Kingdom

Support that strengthens parent carers.

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Nigeria

Community-led disability inclusion.

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Media gallery

Photographs from OAKonsult programmes, outreach and community activities in the UK and Nigeria.

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Project ME participants seated around a table during a facilitated session
UK / Learning togetherA session in progress
Parent carers moving together during an OAKonsult Zumba class
UK / Wellbeing in motionMoving together
Project ME graduates, guests and OAKonsult representatives gathered on stage
UK / Recognition and partnershipProject ME celebration
OAKonsult and community representatives gathered during a palace visit
Nigeria / Community outreachA visit to Oolo Palace
OAKonsult representatives taking part in a Silverbird Television studio discussion
Nigeria / Public awarenessA studio conversation
The wider medical-outreach team gathered at OAK Centre Prime
Nigeria / Medical outreachApril 2026 outreach team

Stories and reflections

Read about parent-carer wellbeing and inclusion.

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Parent carers connecting during an OAKonsult community activity
Parent carer wellbeing

From surviving to living

Why parent carers need spaces for their own wellbeing, connection and growth.

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Working together

Our funders and partners.

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The National Lottery Community FundThe National Lottery Community Fund
Bromley CouncilBromley Council
Mayor of LondonMayor of London
Just SowJust Sow
The Big GiveThe Big Give
Bishop Radford TrustBishop Radford Trust
The Albert Hunt TrustThe Albert Hunt Trust
Christ Church OrpingtonChrist Church Orpington
Joni and FriendsJoni and Friends
SEN ParentingSEN Parenting
Stanbic IBTCStanbic IBTC
Flour Mills of NigeriaFlour Mills of Nigeria

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