We delivered Scotland Young Carers and Health Challenge Camp for children aged 8-17 is a therapeutic recreation camp provides campers long term benefit and respite from their caring roles. Outcomes include increased self confidence & self belief, new coping strategies a network of peer support
Our project supported the siblings of autistic children and young people within Perth and Kinross by offering group and 1-1 activities where they spent time with others who understand what it’s like to be the sibling of an autistic person, whilst building strong friendships.
We provided a 5-day summer camp in July 23 for 48 young people, aged 8 – 25 years old, living in a family impacted by Huntington’s Disease. The camp provided a programme of customised activities, one-to-one and group sessions on the issues surrounding Huntington’s Disease and being a young carer.
The project provides carers a regular and much needed break from caring. Social therapy groups are delivered throughout Perth & Kinross (P&K) offering carers a chance of a cup of tea & chat with other carers and PKAVS carers staff before enjoying a 45 minute complementary therapy of their choosing.
To provide unpaid carers of all ages living in Perth & Kinross access to a full, varied and accessible calendar of short break opportunities delivered throughout the year.
Our holiday provides an exciting week-long adventure for young people with complex needs who rarely have a chance for independence away from home. Our wide range of activities encourage them to try new things in a safe and happy environment whilst their families and carers have much needed respite.
Our project delivered leisure activities for children and young people aged 12-18 affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their parents/carers and siblings.
Support Workers will coordinate to overcome the accessibility and inclusion barriers to participation, and provide holistic family support.
We delivered a full summer holiday programme for 99 individual autistic children and young people for 5 weeks in July/August 2022. Delivering 80 different activities offering a choice of fun, engaging options that included centre based activities and day trips.
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, their families and communities were fully involved in celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories. Across Scotland in many different ways everyone celebrated Scotland’s stories. They made memories and everyone had fun.
SHIP Holiday Club supports young people (5-18yrs) with additional support needs, sensory & physical disabilities & their families in Perthshire. The clubs promote social inclusion & life skills for the children while giving families get a well-needed break. The clubs run for 7 weeks per year.