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Social group for disabled people
Young people can have fun with friends and work on issues that affect children and young people with additional needs.

Referral details

If unable to download the referral form please ask for a copy from Dayna Brannick. Please contact us if you need help completing the form. Barrier Breakers also take self referrals. These can be done in person at the venue. Please contact Dayna to arrange a meeting.
Youth Council Office, Room 222, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UL

Venue notes

For satellite navigation purposes the postcode to use is OL1 1QJ or Queen Elizabeth Hall. The venue is at the bottom of the car park through the double doors with the Oldham Youth Council logo over it.

Contact phone

0161 770 3116

Age

From 11 to 21 years old (although some members maybe older if they started the group before their 21st birthday)

Opening times

Monday 6pm - 8pm

Cost details

Free

Description

Barrier Breakers is a youth forum for young people with additional needs and disabilities in Oldham.

Members meet weekly to raise issues and develop projects to bring about change for themselves and their peers through creative activity. 

Barrier Breakers undertake consultation work for local services to ensure they are effective for young people with disabilities.

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Updated: 21/07/2023