About short breaks
Sometimes families who have children who are disabled and/or have health conditions benefit from a break from their caring responsibilities. Local authorities have duties to provide short break services and make clear how families can access them.
A short break is an opportunity to recharge batteries, spend time with others or pursue a particular interest. A break may also allow your child to have a change of scene, try different experiences, have fun, and make friends. This can contribute to your child’s personal and social development and reduce social isolation. It can also be helpful to get your child used to spending time in different settings and with other people as they grow up, in the event you need to leave them with someone else to look after them for any period in the future.