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Welcome to Our Adult Provision

Adult Disability Support, Community Inclusion UK | Integrating+

Integrating+

The adult outreach is an evolution of Integrating’s services which has been established to address our members growing-up, and the change of needs which comes with that.

Please click here to view our Safeguarding Adults Policy

The adult outreach is solely for people over the age of 16 and operates Monday – Friday, between the hours of 9am-4pm. To start your Inter+ journey please click here

Our services includes

Universal Service

Our universal service consists of a 1 Staff: 3 service users ratio. We offer group-based activities within a community setting. Transport and activity costs are covered by Integrating+. Our universal service is designed to:

  • Offer social opportunities
  • Help create and maintain friendships and social lives in adulthood
  • Assist in developing independence and confidence

This is a self-refer service and is available to anyone with a recognised disability or long-term condition, living within Durham and Chester-Le-Street area.

Additional Support Package

This service is funded by the local authority or direct payments for families who have been identified as requiring support. Transport and activity costs are covered by Integrating+. This service will offer the same benefits as the universal package with the addition of:

  • Assigned key worker
  • A more catered programme
  • Additional admin duties such as meeting representative and service reports

To be eligible for this package a family must undergo an assessment conducted by the local authority and then be approved by a panel. This can usually be attained via a social worker or family worker.

Staff

Service Staff Member in Black Bench Hoodie

Name: David
Age: 40
Time at Integrating: Started as a volunteer in 2009.

Interests: Music, Football, Gaming & Socialising
Favourite Activity: Bingo
Favourite Food: Pizza or Homemade burger

Staff Member in Blue T-Shirt Against White Background

About me: I started as a volunteer in 2009, at the time I was a supervisor in a local sports shop. Integrating completely changed my perspective and I soon left my job to pursue a career in health and social care. Fast forward to now and I am part of a successful charity with some excellent work colleagues. I am known as the old man around here but in reality….. I’ve never grown up, I’m daft and silly as always.

Staff Member in Green DUN Hoodie

Name: Aimee Lea Allinson

Interests: Walking, binge watching Netflix

Time at Integrating: 2017

Favourite Activities: Swimming

Favourite Food: Pizza and wraps

Staff Member in Green DUN Hoodie
About me: I have a daughter named Isabelle. In my spare time we like to go to soft play and most nights a little walk.
Staff Member in Green Hoodie
Name: Hannah Saunders

Interests: Beach walks and going out for food

Time at Integrating: 7 years

Favourite Activities: Swimming and cinema  

Favourite Food: Pizza and duck wraps
Staff Member with Long Dark Hair in Black Shirt
About me: I’ve worked at integrating part – time since 2015 whilst in sixth form and university studying for a degree in physiology. I’ve always loved my job as a support worker so after graduating I took the opportunity to work full time at intergrating.
Staff Member in Gray Hoodie with Blue Lanyard

Name: Steve Dunnett

Interests: Going to Gigs and Badminton

Time at Integrating: Started for Integrating in 2023 working as part of the Day Service.

Favourite Activities: Enjoy going to new places as part of the activities.

Favourite Food: Italian

Staff Member in Gray Hoodie with Blue Lanyard
About me:  
I started working for Integrating in 2023 after coming out of retirement. I wanted to work again but wanted to obtain some fulfilment from the work I did by helping others.
I replied to a recruitment advertisement by Integrating to work with children and adults with disabilities as my son has autism.
Although I am slightly older than most of the other staff at Integrating, I hope my years of experience can help the organisation in some small way.
 
I really enjoy working as part of the Day Service!
Staff Member in Gray Sweatshirt with Blue Lanyard

Name: Olivia

Interests: Walking, Music, Socialising

Time at Integrating: Started in January 2018

Favourite Activities: Bowling and The Zoo

Favourite Food: Pizza and Chicken

Staff Member in Gray Hoodie with White Shirt and Blue Lanyard
About me: I started working at Integrating part time whilst at sixth form and continued this during my studies at university. I have recently graduated with a Social Work degree. I have always enjoyed my job as a support worker so since graduating have taken the opportunity that integrating have offered me to work full time.  

Name: Niamh

Interests: Music, Football, Shopping

Time at Integrating: 2022

Favourite Activities: Visual Arts 

Favourite Food: Cheesy mash with onions 

About Me: 
I started working part time while I was at sixth form. After finishing school, I had the opportunity to work full time for Integrating. I have loved being a support worker for the past two years and have had the privilege to work with some of the most amazing people.
Name: Sharon
 
Time at Integrating: Just getting started!
 
Favourite activities: Waiting to find out!
 
Favourite food: Steak…all food really! Not a fan of Mcdonald’s but love a McFlurry!
About me: I’ve got 3 kids, a partner, Michael and my dog, Bruno. I love yoga and Pilates. On a weekend, I love going out to eat and watching my son play football.
Name: Morgan Brown

Interests: Going to the gym, holidays, walking, socialising and spending time with my little boy

Time at Integrating: 2019

Favourite Activities: Going to the farm and Flamingo Land 

Favourite Food: Chicken wrap 
About me: I have worked at Integrating since I was in the 6th form and have continued while studying for my Social Work degree, which I completed in 2022. I have a little boy, who is 1 year old, called Arlo. I have always loved working as a Support Worker and having the opportunity to work with many different individuals and their families.

Name: Jen

Interests: Shopping, going to the beach…

Time at Integrating: 3 years

Favourite Activities: Cinema and Flamingo Land

Favourite Food: Sunday dinner

About me: I started working at Integrating in 2022 whilst I was at sixth form. I continue to work whilst I was at university, and I have just graduated with a Health and Social Care degree. I wanted to continue working with all our lovely individuals!
 
 
Name: Grace
 
Time at Integrating: I started at Integrating in March 2024 
 
Interests: music, reading, spending time with friends
 
Favourite activity: going to the cinema and to the zoo
 
Favourite food: sushi
About Me: When I first joined Integrating back in March 2024, I started out on Saturday activities while I was at uni, and since I’ve graduated, I have joined day service which I do alongside my training to be a therapist! In my spare time I like to spend time with my friends and family, and with my dog Neville!