Short breaks
Short breaks can give parents and carers a break from caring for their disabled child.
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What are short breaks
Get short breaks from caring for your child with disabilities.
Types of short breaks
We provide or fund three different types of short break services: universal, targeted and specialist.
Eligibility criteria for short breaks
You need a social care assessment to find out if you are entitled to a specialist short break.
Legislation for short breaks for disabled children
Find out about the different legislations for short breaks for disabled children and their families.
Short breaks quality assurance
How we ensure the quality of our short break services