STOP PRESS - In 2020 we will be offering support to Young people at every stage of their life 0-18 years -depending on the age of your child you can access either group activities or individual support.

For full details download our new brochure here: Oaklea Young Peoples Services trifold_WEB.pdf

In essence we now offer for Eden, Furness & South Lakes:

• Family Support
• Support at School 1 to 1
• Clubs, activities & groups

Family Support

• high quality family support service
• working with other health, education and social care professionals to offer joined up working
• 1 to 1 (including personal care)

Support at School 1 to 1

• we can offer support in and or outside a school setting
• support & guidance

Clubs, activities & groups for Young People

We run activities for all young people aged 0-18.

An example of a residential weekend we ran can be found here Ormside Mill Residential

Activities for young people with disabilities (0-8 & 8-18 years)

Activities for those aged 0-8 - will be posted here soon.

We also have an activity programme designed specifically (ages 8-18) to give children and young people with disabilities a variety of supported activities to take part in.

Using local venues, we run a variety of after school term time clubs and activities. During school holidays we offer a range of full and half day sessions such as bowling and fun days. Parents and carers can have a real break whilst children can make friends, learn new skills and have fun!

We use local providers to ensure that a range of quality activities to suit all ages, abilities and interest are offered. To access these services and to directly receive information on them, please contact us for a membership & consent form or download it here OS-002 Youth Club Membership & Consent Form.docx. (Note: for these, Oaklea work in partnership with Carlisle Mencap, with funding from Cumbria County Council).

How do I access Oaklea’s support?

Referrals to any support & activities can be made by families directly or via Health and Social Care professionals.

If you live in South Lakeland, Furness or Eden and would like to find out more about the activities & support we provide, please contact our customer advice team on 01539 735025 or enquiries@oakleatrust.co.uk

The best way of keeping up to date with what we are doing is to follow our Facebook page - this is where we put news on events and activities: Oakleayoungpeople