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

Service URL: http://www.peopleinaction.org.uk

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