Universal Services
Generally, all children, young people and their parents and carers can access short breaks through a wide range of activities and services available in the local community. These are known as Universal Services.
Universal services include –
- Cubs
 - Brownies, Scouts and Girl Guides
 - before and after school clubs
 - various leisure activities
 - libraries
 - community sports centre activities
 - youth activities
 - family activity days and events
 - group-based activities
 - early year's childcare
 - Children's Centres
 - a range of support and activities delivered by voluntary and community groups
 
There is also a wealth of Voluntary and Community Sector groups run by parents and volunteers across the city for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These include -
You can find more groups in the Leisure directory.