Experiences of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) wellbeing group for carers of a child with a learning disability

• This article gives feedback from carers’ experiences of attending an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) wellbeing group.• Two workshops introducing the concept of ACT were run by a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for children with a learning disability.• Two follow up interviews were completed with carers.• Carers reported that the group helped them put strategies in place, think about how they felt and take time for themselves.