Lisburn Assessment and Resource Centre has opened a refurbished outdoor garden. The space includes a wheelchair accessible swing, picnic tables, flower planters and durable ground covering. Staff and service users attended the unveiling.

Senior Day Care Worker Mandy Glasgow stated the refurbishment resulted from fundraising by Sensability, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities at the centre, along with Dairy Farm Services and Seymour Hill Horticultural Unit. The mayor visited the centre for the event.

Service user Joyce Belshaw attends the centre three days a week. She expressed enjoyment of the new garden and anticipation for using it in summer.

Support Worker Amanda Irvine described the area as a spot for quiet time and fresh air. It features purpose-built tables, bean bags and vegetable trucks with herbs planted by service users.

The centre provides daycare for adults with learning disabilities from 8.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Evening respite services run after 3.30pm for those needing extra support to live at home.