What does Barnardo’s Family Support Team do?

Barnardo’s Family Support Team is an equal opportunities Project, which provides community based support for families of any origin which include a child who has a significant learning disability, from the age of 0 to 19 years

The Project works in partnership with Dundee City Council, Social Work Department.

The Project has been running since 1985.

Scottish Government Scottish Government GrantGrant

for Carersfor CarersDisability Training

forYoung (aged 16-25)

andEthnic MinorityUnpaid Carers

Young Unpaid Carers From social deprivation areas in Dundee.

Young people who have additional support needs.(via school talks)

BMEYoung BME Carers - dispelling the myth of learning

disability.

Word of Mouth

Target GroupsTarget Groups

Training Topics• Basic Induction• Child Protection• Specific Training for Sitting Service unpaid carers• 1st Aid Training (Basic Save a Life Course)• Makaton Levels I to IV• Explaining Different Disorders• Feeding Techniques & Communication Symbols• Safe Caring & Sexuality Training• Introduction to Play, Arts & Crafts• Workshops on:

- Nappy/Pad Changing- Wheelchair Management- Bus Escort Duties & Responsibilities- Bus Tail-lift, Wheelchair Restraints &

Equipment- Hoist Training

Interactive Resources

More Fun Learning

Tantalising Presentations

Via PowerPoint

EASY to Understand

Remove Jargon

Liked how they have made the evenings fun

Very good night, interesting, lots of info, can’t wait to

start

Good small doses, helped me understand easier

Great fun training! Thanks!

Workshops were good, staff were very friendly and helpful

Interactions in the workshops were very useful

Really enjoyable and helpful

Fab!! Scenarios great + learnt lots

Good times! I liked going up in the wheelchair thing (hoist)

Good balance of social, humour & info

Comments From Participants