Our Young People Networks
Our Networks are generally open to Members aged 16 to 65, however in several areas we have specific young people networks for those aged from 16 to roughly 25 years of age. These networks help young adults with the transition from child services and school to the adult world and have the flexibility and responsive support to meet their needs. For example, support might be worked around college hours or a final year at high school.
We develop a Personal Support Plan with each individual and they are supported to establish a life in which they are safe and more independent.
Members will have opportunities to experience a real sense of belonging and involvement.
They will be far less isolated and lonely as they develop their confidence and self-esteem. Members will learn new skills such as independent travel, cooking, life skills, budgeting and as well as developing their own friendship circle.
Currently we have specific young people transitions networks in Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Cumbernauld, North Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire, however young people are welcome in all of our networks. Recently Neighbourhood Networks worked in partnership with The University of Stirling to find out what the parents and carers of our network members think of our service. Service areas were assessed on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is unsatisfactory and 10 is excellent. We were delighted that 92% of parents and carers reported that they were very satisfied with the support their family member / person they care for has received from Neighbourhood Networks. You can view the report here.
In the following video we hear from some of our transitions network members aged between 16 and 25 from our North Lanarkshire networks about the difference being involved with Neighbourhood Networks has made for them.
Carer Testimonial
“When my son first joined the Network he hardly went outside the door only with his support worker for the odd hour. The Network staff have a gift of encouraging him to into going to places he would never have even considered before. The Network has been very patient and never given up even if my son has an off day.
The staff are so understanding and the lovely group are now all getting to know each other. I know when my son is out with them he is safe and always comes home happy, this makes me happy too. His confidence is building and I see a great change in him. This organisation is the best thing that could have happened to my son and us as a family and we are so grateful.”
In the following video we hear from parents and carers of the members in our West Dunbartonshire networks about what being part of Neighbourhood Networks has been like for them.
