2. What does Barnardo’s Family Support Team do? Barnardo’s Family Support Team is an equal opportunities Project, which provides community based support for families of any origin which include a child who has a significant learning disability, from the age of 0 to 19 years The Project works in partnership with Dundee City Council, Social Work Department. The Project has been running since 1985.

3. Scottish Government Grant for Carers Disability Training for Young (aged 16-25) and Ethnic Minority Unpaid Carers

4. Young Unpaid Carers From social deprivation areas in Dundee. Young people who have additional support needs. (via school talks) BME Young BME Carers - dispelling the myth of learning disability. Word of Mouth Target Groups

5. Training Topics Basic Induction Child Protection Specific Training for Sitting Service unpaid carers 1 st Aid Training (Basic Save a Life Course) Makaton Levels I to IV Explaining Different Disorders Feeding Techniques & Communication Symbols Safe Caring & Sexuality Training Introduction to Play, Arts & Crafts Workshops on: - Nappy/Pad Changing - Wheelchair Management - Bus Escort Duties & Responsibilities - Bus Tail-lift, Wheelchair Restraints & Equipment - Hoist Training

6. Interactive Resources  More Fun Learning Tantalising Presentations  Via PowerPoint EASY to Understand  Remove Jargon

7. Liked how they have made the evenings fun Very good night, interesting, lots of info, can’t wait to start Good small doses, helped me understand easier Great fun training! Thanks! Workshops were good, staff were very friendly and helpful Interactions in the workshops were very useful Really enjoyable and helpful Fab!! Scenarios great + learnt lots Good times! I liked going up in the wheelchair thing (hoist) Good balance of social, humour & info Comments From Participants