Made To Measure
BESPOKE SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS: EXAMPLES OF PROMISING PRACTICE
Learning Disabilities
Directory of Young Adult Services
Getting A Life
What does the service do?
Getting A life is a project for young people with severe learning disabilities. The aim of the project is to find and share new ways of working so that young people with learning disabilities can leave school, get paid employment and have equal life opportunities.
Contact Details
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: http://www.gettingalife.org.uk
Luton Transition Services Team
What does the service do?
The Luton Transition Team works with young people, 14-25. The team plans and supports young people's transition to Adult Social Care. The team consists of a Transition Co-ordinator, Learning Disability and Difficulty Personal Advisor (LDDPA) plus a Brokerage Advisor. The team offers young people help with: school/college work; careers advice; training opportunities; employment; relationships; family problems; bullying; racism; housing and homelessness; and financial difficulties.
Contact Details
- Tel: 01582 548150
The Harington Scheme
What does the service do?
The Harington Scheme is a unique learning programme primarily for young people with learning disabilities and/or difficulties to help them into employment, further education or a more rewarding life through appropriate learning opportunities.
Contact Details
- Tel: 0208 341 3657
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- Address: 55a Cholmeley Park, Highgate, London, N6 5EH
- Website: http://www.harington.org.uk
Trans-Active Project
What does the service do?
Trans-Active is a project helping young people with learning disabilities to make life choices about school; college-work; their social time; and where they might live. There is a specific project for young adults 18 plus, who have learning disabilities and who are making the transition to adulthood.
Contact Details
- Tel: 0121 707 7877
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Address: 4 Swan Courtyard, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1BU
- Website: http://www.trans-active.org.uk
Young Foundations (Transition Homes)
What does the service do?
Young Foundations operates two Transition Homes in Crook, County Durham and Seaham, near Sunderland. The homes provide residential support for young adults, 16-25, who are at that difficult stage between children's services and moving into their own homes or into adult services. The Transition Homes are designed to support young adults with complex needs. They offer young adults the chance to learn life skills, access education and integrate into the wider community.
Contact Details
- Tel: 01325 366365
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Address: Chesnut Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1QL
- Website: http://www.youngfoundations.com