Western Trust hosts dedicated puberty workshops in Derry for families and carers

PICTURED ABOVE: Puberty Workshop at St Columb’s Park House, Derry from left to right: Rachael Moore Children’s Community Learning Disability Nurse; Stephen Moore, Learning Disability Student Nurse (Open University ); Chelsea McCool, Children’s Occupational Therapist; Dympna McConnellogue Children’s Community Learning Disability Nurse; Denise McKinley Children’s Community Learning Disability Nurse.

The Western Trust Children’s Community Learning Disability Service recently hosted a number of puberty workshops in Derry and Omagh for Families and Carers who are supporting a child with learning disabilities through puberty.

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The workshops were designed to provide information and support for families and carers of children with learning disabilities (male and female) who are beginning or going through puberty.

Staff were able to explore common changes, challenges, and concerns from participants and offered practical strategies and tips to help parents to feel more confident in supporting their child throughout their puberty journey.

Puberty Workshop at Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh from left to right: Rachael Moore, Children’s Community Learning Disability Nurse; Chelsea McCool, Children’s Occupational Therapist; Kathryn Irwin, parent; Katrina O’Neill, parent and Donna Milligan, Children’s Disability Nurse.