A multiagency groupconsisting of statutory and

voluntary organisations with parent representation

• The Future Matters Event was for young people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.

• 70 people, representing 30 families, came to find out about services and other help that is available in Dundee for young adults who need additional support.

Evaluation feedback

46 people brought information about22 different organisations

6 people gave information and

advice about welfare rights

and other money matters

One of the highlights of the day was the workshop featuring the Future Matters Drama Group.

The Future Matters actors acted scenes about their hopes and wishes…

…people in the audience suggested what help is available

Drama group were brilliant

Great acting!

An excellent café was provided

by café trainees and support staff from Kemback Street Resource Centre

Good food

An art worker (Sense Scotland) and 8 Barnardo’s volunteers

helped 15 young people be creative

Well run. Good food. Excellent children’s activities.

The SAY Group ran a “Money Wall”55 people posted 3 notes each to showwhat they think should be a priority

26 spent notes on a job21 spent notes on a holiday20 spent notes on a place to live

What would you want money

spent on?

People were invited to record anything they

wanted to say in the Diary Pod,

such as:

“All I want is to be treated as an equal – I want to get a row if I sleep in for work”

“I am worried what will happen

to my son when he leaves

school”

It was a busy day!

50% more families 30% more

organisations

Compared with 2008

Everyone was really helpful

It was good Lots of great info!

Thanks

Very useful!

Great day,very informative

Really great!Met lots of contacts