Adult Services
Our Adults’ Service is a unique and personalised provision for 18-30-year-olds. It provides a range of exciting and challenging opportunities aimed at promoting independence, life skills, health & wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment.
You can access Umbrella’s Adult Services by using your Personal Budget, through self-funding or through the Day Opportunities Framework. We provide services in Derby and Southern Derbyshire areas.
Who can access our Adult Services?
- Young adults aged 18–30
- Those living in Derby or Derbyshire
- Those who would benefit from group-based activities, personal development, or independent living support
- Those with moderate to high or low to moderate levels of need (depending on service pathway)
The Services We Offer
- For young adults with moderate to high levels of need
- Offers group activities at Umbrella House, Annie’s Place, and out in the community
- Focuses on developing social, communication, and personal skills in a supportive environment
- For young adults with low to moderate levels of need
- Delivered within group settings
- Encourages independence through hands-on experiences and social interaction
In addition our adults’ service is able to:
- Deliver activities that explicitly focus on independent living
Developing the necessary skills to move into independent or supported living such as; meal planning and preparation, shopping, budgeting, household task and personal care - Provide supported access to courses
To ensure learning and development goals are achieved and recognised, working in partnership with local training providers - Offer opportunities for volunteering experiences
In partnership with external providers or as part of smaller enterprise projects established by Umbrella including our allotment area
How to Access
Families can contact our Family Support team directly, or professionals can refer on their behalf through our Single Point of Access.
Once we have received contact (phone, email, social media, or referral form), we aim to respond as quickly as possible, no later than 2 working days.
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FAMILY SUPPORT
The first point of contact for families contacting Umbrella. Offering a parent-led service designed to empower and support families.
SUPPORT GROUPS
We run a variety of support groups for families, children, and young people.
PLAY AND LEISURE
Providing children and young people with disabilities or additional needs with the opportunity to take part in fun and accessible activities.