North Lancashire Directions Group
Parent Carer Network
Support for families and young people with additional needs aged 16-25+
Whilst the majority of the information on this website is for children and young people of all ages, there are some groups and services only open to young people with additional needs aged 16-25.
In North Lancashire we are very fortunate to have a wide range of support available:
Amanda Topps helps to run a group called FAR for young people and adults. Amanda's email is here her phone number is 07821090160
There is an email newsletter that is sent out to adults with Learning Needs and another to their parent carers
that you can ask to get here
Shaping the Future Self Advocacy Group helps people grow in confidence and knowing their rights and needs;
based in Lancaster meets normally once a month. Email James here or phone 01772 827840 / 07821 056821
Group / Activity Provider Websites
Support Providers
Care Providers
Education Settings
Carers Support
Education Advice
A guide written by a young person for young people on what to expect at Annual reviews and how to contribute.
A guide from Contact about what support is available around education for 19-25 year olds
Young people can self refer to Lancashire SENDIAS for support and advice