Short breaks
Meeting new people. Seeing new places.
Doing new things. That's what our short breaks services are all
about.
It's an opportunity for disabled children to have fun, gain
independence, learn and develop. While families get to take a much
needed break from their 24-hour caring.
Every disabled child and their family should have the right to
short breaks. We're here to help make that happen, by offering
flexible, accessible, and relevant services.
Contact us
Fill in our simple, easy to use contact
form for more information about short breaks for
disabled children.
Short breaks make a big difference
For over 20 years, we've been providing short breaks services to
disabled children and their families. We support those who have
multiple and complex needs, which are often associated with
healthcare needs or life-limiting illnesses. We work with other
agencies and professionals to ensure disabled children and their
families are getting the support they need, when they need it.
Families of disabled children are more likely to experience
family breakup. But short breaks can reduce family stress and
prevent families from reaching crisis point. It's about enhancing
emotional wellbeing, building resilience, and improving life
chances. With short breaks, disabled children and their families
are doing things that they never before thought possible.
Action for Children's short breaks are the "difference
between my daughter remaining at home or going into residential
care. A life saver for our family."
We work with disabled children and their families to understand
what they need and what they want. It's about making their short
breaks a positive experience for everyone involved. Taking a 'whole
family' approach to service design and delivery helps ensure
children and families benefit together.
Types of short breaks we offer
We offer community-based breaks, family-based breaks or support
in your own home. It's about the child and what they want to do.
They can choose to do the same thing or something different each
time they see us.
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