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.