Transition Inclusion Service - Barnardo's (Southern Trust Area)

Barnardo’s Transition and Inclusion Service (TIS) supports young people aged 16-21 with a learning disability, autism and/or physical disability in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) area of Northern Ireland as they transition into adult services.Over 12 weekly sessions the service aims to: Provide 1:1 support & home visits focusing on life skills, advice, mentoring and improving access to services Group work opportunities and social outings Capacity build the young person’s parent/carer or significant adult in their life, to increase their awareness of services and confidence in supporting that young person to access them Create opportunities for young people to engage in consultations and with services to ensure that their needs are reflected in the planning and delivery of services in the future.To access the servicie – a referral form should be completed and returned to: PosAbility, Grange Building, Towerhill, Armagh, BT61 9DR

Service details

• Contact person: Caroline Williamson
• Available age groups: 16-21 years
• FamilySupportNI categories: Disability – Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD | Disability – Physical & Sensory | Transition
• Areas covered: Armagh | Banbridge | Craigavon | Dungannon | Newry & Mourne
• Referral methods: Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing