Networks

Networks

We know that for many young people, not having good relationships with other people can be a key problem in moving  forward in life.  Having friends and other associations gives us a sense of purpose  and helps develop our skills in forming relationships with others – with family, work, people in the community that we need to rely on from time to time.

Our Networks Throughcare Project helps young people to develop the social skills and networks of support that will help them to better manage the journey through to successful independent adult life.

The project also offers social network training to staff working across the social care sector - so that they can in turn  respond to the social support needs of those they are working with.

Who Can Access The Service?

 Young people aged 15 to 25 who are currently accessing support from a Lothians Through Care After Care Team

What  Support Can I Get?

What Support Can I Get?

The project supports young people to develop and strengthen their own networks of support by offering a three stage process:

 

Each young person using the service will decide which of the above they want to have.  For some it is all three, for others it may be only one.

What Have Young People Using The Service Said About It?

Here's a bit of feedback from some young people who have benefited from Networks support in the past:

“I look at things more positively”

"People have told me they can see a change in me.  I speak a lot more when I'm out and I'm sticking up for myself more"

"It's made me think about past friendships.  Up until now I haven't been admitting to myself what I have done to people and how that has affected my friendships.  I know I have to change this but facing up  to it has been hard"

The Staff Team

The Networks Throughcare Support Team is made up of five Support Workers (Heather, Lindsey, Shona, Emma and Michelle) and is managed by Alistair MacDermid.

Further Information & How Can I Apply?

Further Information & How Can I Apply?

Networks Throughcare provide support to young people between the age of 15 and 25. For further information please contact Alistair on 0131 524 9865

Funded by the National Lottery Through the Big Lottery Fund

Funded by the National Lottery Through the Big Lottery Fund




The Rock Trust, 55 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY, T: 0131 557 4059, F: 0131 524 9879

Scottish Charity No. SC018708. A company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No. 146616. Registered Office: 55 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY.