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Therapeutic Services for Looked After Children (Southern Sector) - Western Trust

Contact Information

Address
Rivendell, Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 0NS
Contact Person
Dr Adrian Mc Kinney
Telephone Number
028 8283 5994
Email Address
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Web Address
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Additional Information

The role of Therapeutic Services (LAC) is to provide therapeutic support to families, children and young people who are looked after in either foster care, residential care or in kinship family homes. TSLAC also provides therapeutic support to professionals working with Looked After Children. As a 'corporate parent' the trust has a statutory duty to provide support services to meet the needs of the LAC population. TSLAC aims to promote a better understanding of the trauma experienced by LAC and their families. The Consultant Psychologists and Specialist Senior Social Work Practitioners employ a range of psychological interventions to bring about better outcomes for LAC. The aim is to improve the mental health, emotional well-being, educational opportunities and overall development of Looked After Children Referral Looked After Childrens Services, Western Trust
Available to Age Groups
0-16 yrs
Category of Services
  • Adoption Fostering & Looked After Children
Areas covered
  • Derry
  • Limavady
  • Omagh
  • Strabane
Method of Access (Referral)
  • Other



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