LANCASTER DISTRICT CHILDREN'S INTEGRATION GROUP

Activities  Additional information provided by charity

Since 1990, the LDCIG has supported and integrated children and young people who have a range of physical and emotional difficulties in the Lancaster district. Through integrating these children and young people in everyday activities on our unique projects, they have the chance to engage in experiences they usually wouldn't have access to, and their families enjoy some respite.

Services Additional information provided by charity

• Provide support during holiday periods for children and young people with severe/complex physical/emotional needs
• Provide respite for parents and carers of aforementioned children and young people
• Provide employment for Support Workers and opportunities for Volunteers
• Provide special opportunities for family outings/trips during holiday periods

Recent accomplishments/awards Additional information provided by charity

• Yet another hugely successful Summer Project concluded in August, 2005.
• A successful Family Trip to see Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs during the Christmas Holidays.

Charity category Additional information provided by charity

Integration for our children & young people in everyday community activities, Professional support for our children & young people, Social welfare of our service users

Beneficiary group Additional information provided by charity

• Children and young people, with a range of needs, aged between 5 and 18.
• The families of these children and young people.
• The community and network of families for whom our support is invaluable.

Area of benefit Additional information provided by charity

• Lancaster;
• Morecambe;
• Heysham;
• and the surrounding district.