Navigate is a national mentoring service that provides online emotional support for parents and carers of disabled children who are finding out about their child’s additional needs. We support parents and carers who:

• Live in England and Wales
• Have a child either diagnosed within the past 12 months or are on the pathway to a diagnosis.

We support parents and carers whose children are up to 18 years of age.

Navigate is a digital service. Sessions for parents and carers are delivered over the phone or virtually.

Navigate is a programme of up to 6 sessions with a personal adviser, who will help you to talk about your feelings and concerns.

The service will help you with:

• organising your thoughts and feelings
• practical advice and suggestions
• coping strategies and insights
• taking positive actions and helping you with emotional wellbeing

You will get weekly catch ups with your adviser online and by phone. Your adviser will work with you on a one-to-one basis, helping you to:

• explore your needs and personal goals
• agree your action plan, and
• provide you with support, if you need it