Children's Short Breaks, Respite and Family Care Service

The aim is to facilitate the delivery of a range of Short Breaks, Respite and Family Care services for eligible children and young people with a disability and/or other children in need (CwD / CiN). Short breaks will focus on personal and community assets to support choice, control, and increased independence. Parent/carers will benefit by receiving meaningful respite that will enable them to focus on their own health, well-being and daily living needs. Family care services are intended to provide additional care and support to families who have complex and/or specialist needs, and/or require urgent packages of care, to prevent family breakdown. Children and young people aged 0-18 with a disability and/or life-threatening illnesses including: • Learning disability • Physical disability • Sensory impairment • Profound and multiple learning disabilities • Autistic spectrum conditions • Mental health needs • Attention and conduct disorders • Behaviours that can challenge • Chronic health condition This list is indicative and not exhaustive. Customers are likely to have needs across a number of these areas. It will be exceptional for pre-school children to access the service, but the service should not restrict if it can meet needs.