{"id":8519,"date":"2022-05-10T09:26:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T08:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?post_type=hub&p=8519"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:59:24","slug":"sense-services-in-northern-ireland","status":"publish","type":"hub","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/centres\/sense-northern-ireland\/sense-services-in-northern-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Sense services in Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Sense has been supporting disabled people with complex needs in Northern Ireland since 1990. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a leading disability charity. We offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people at every stage of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are all the ways we support people in Northern Ireland today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense Hub Belfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sense Hub Belfast<\/a> is a place for disabled people with complex needs to try new things and gain confidence. It hosts activities, music sessions and performances, community events and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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\u201cI feel like this hub is going to mean that there’s always somewhere for us to come to as a family. It’s always a safe space, where we feel like we belong.\u201d<\/p>\nLauren, Isla’s m<\/strong><\/strong>um<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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Supported living and residential care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our residential care provides round-the-clock support that\u2019s tailored to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported living is for people who still need support, but want to live more independently. In Sense Supported Living facilities, you\u2019ll be the tenant and have responsibility for things like bills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We currently offer our residential care and supported living services in County Antrim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Specialist support for children with complex needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the skills, patience and dedication of the staff, Sense has helped Ruby to be a happier, stronger and more able child.

The service provided by Sense and the wonderful staff at Jordanstown is simply invaluable to us as a family.\u201d<\/p>Lisa, Ruby’s mum<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our sessions at Sense Hub Belfast<\/a> support children under 12 with sensory impairments and additional needs. We offer a wide range of opportunities for children to try new things, develop skills, and make friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense Nursery in Newtownabbey<\/a> is a specialist service for children with complex needs under the age of four. We support children to reach their development goals with a range of early intervention programmes.

In partnership with Jordanstown School, we also run PlaySense, giving disabled children up to the age of 12 a chance to try new activities in a safe and stimulating environment. PlaySense sessions take place after school and during holiday periods.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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Family support service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our family support service is available across Northern Ireland, for children under 12 with sensory impairments and additional needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We support children who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n