Inverclyde Thrive Services

Brief description:

Barnardo’s has a significant number of services which provide short breaks for disabled children, enabling them to have new experiences and giving their families much needed respite.

Organisation name:

Barnardo's Scotland

Type of break:

Befriending, Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Sitter Service

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People

How do people access your service:

Referrals can be made directly to the project by parents / carers or by any professional on behalf of a family (with their permission).

Full service description:

The services we offer in Inverclyde are: Family support: supporting parents, carers and families in the community and in diverse cultural circumstances. Guidance and advice aimed at supporting vulnerable children and their families. Life limiting conditions: Individual support through befriending services, short break care, day care and respite breaks for the family. Short breaks for disabled children: Short breaks, providing sitter services, befriending and individual support. Emphasis on building confidence and independence through inclusive play, play/holiday schemes and enabling social inclusion and skills. Young carers: Supporting those who look after an adult family member who has a serious illness or disability. Engages with educational services to reduce the risk of social exclusion or underachieving.

Price information:

Please contact us directly for this information.

Organisation providing this information:

Inverclyde Thrive Services

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

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