Type of service: Training providers, Employment services, Play and leisure, Respite and short breaks, Family support and information services, Local groups, Social groups, Social skills, Training providers

We offer services in education and learning, health and social well-being, independent living, recreation, advice and support to people aged 5 upwards with learning difficulties and disabilities. Some of our customers have other conditions such as mental health problems, communications problems, physical disabilities, Asperger syndrome and Dyslexia. Services include: .

• Play In Action offers four hours short breaks for children and young people with disabilities aged 8 to 13 and their siblings.
• Positive Futures friendship group for 18-25 year olds, which meets fortnightly on Wednesday evenings in city-centre venues. Learners are supported to learn how to use city centre leisure facilities safely and to organise group activities.
• Take Heart Project - sessions focus on self esteem and confidence, giving the right information about relationships to ensure that they understand can keep themselves and other people safe from harm.
• Supported employment - we actively work to enable our customers to access work placements, volunteering and employment.
• Training for parents with learning disabilities.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Learning disability