# Life Admin: Managing paperwork and practicalities when your child has a brain condition

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Podcast: [The Calm in the Complicated](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-calm-in-the-complicated-7814273)
Published: 2026-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cerebra.org.uk/
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## Resource

This episode explores the overwhelming life admin families face when raising a child with a brain condition. Carrie, Sam and guest Rachel Wright unpack the emotional weight of endless paperwork and share practical, compassionate strategies to help parents feel less alone. Joined by Rachel Wright, founder of Born at the Right Time, qualified nurse and parent to children with complex needs, this episode offers honest conversation, reassurance and practical strategies for managing the hidden second job that so often comes with parenting in the SEND world. A validating listen for any parent feeling overwhelmed by the systems surrounding their child. The episode covers: The emotional toll of constant paperwork and appointments EHCPs, assessments and advocating within complex systems Coordinating healthcare, education and social care support Managing information overload and staying organised Why parent carers need support too You’ll also hear lived experiences, practical advice and compassionate reflections to help families feel less alone while navigating the day-to-day realities of raising a child with a brain condition. Connect with us: Find out more: cerebra.org.uk Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/cerebracharity/ Get in touch: calm@cerebra.org.uk Follow Rachel Wright @bornatRightTime or connect with her https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-wright-0610509a/ https://www.bornattherighttime.com Connect with Mike Richmond@tutor_doctor_nwleeds www.linkedin.com/in/mistermiketd https://www.tutordoctor.co.uk/resources/ Useful Resources: SENDIASS: https://www.sendiass.org.uk IPSEA (education rights and SEND law): https://www.ipsea.org.uk Contact (support for families with disabled children): https://contact.org.uk

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