Bridge the Gap, as the name suggests bridges the gap between paediatric and adult health care, supporting young people from the age of 14 to around 24, by which time most young people should feel confident in adult services. Bridge the Gap is not here to duplicate other available support. If there is another appropriate service, organisation or charity which is more equipped to help, we can contact them on your behalf.
There are lots of ways of becoming involved with Bridge the Gap, you can begin with becoming a member, there is no charge for this.
Become a member of Bridge the Gap
Become a BtG volunteer
Please get in touch if you’d like to help with fundraising and awareness events – contact@btg.im
Become a Manx Care Volunteer
Manx Care volunteers can request to help specifically at the BtG Pod at Noble’s Hospital. When patients can spend an hour or so away from clinical wards, the Pod provides a private, age appropriate space where they can spend time with family or friends. Volunteers are required to arrange access and safe use of the Pod. DBS and Manx Care volunteer mandatory training is arranged. If you’d like to know more please contact@btg.im
Team BtG
Together with the Manx Care Hospital Youth Coordinator, BtG arranges and funds social ‘Team BtG Events’ for young people aged from 16 – 24. There are regular ‘drop ins’ which take place in the Pod which provides a safe space for youth club type activities – arts, crafts, music, board games, as well as mini table tennis. Other Team BtG Events range from volleyball on Port Erin Beach to the BtG Christmas Party at Looky’s Lounge Bar at the Palace. To volunteer at these events volunteers must be Manx Care Volunteers (as above)
Become a BtG Partner
BtG works in partnership with businesses, individuals and other charities in order to offer the best possible support for young people, if you’d like to get involved we’d love to hear from you – contact@btg.im
