Short Breaks

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Short Breaks is the new name for respite. It’s now law that all authorities have a duty to provide short breaks for children and young people who are disabled and/or sensory impaired living in their area. This comes under The Short Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011, which means that there is a legal duty upon local authorities to provide short breaks for children and young people who are disabled and their parent/carers.

This short dvd tells you about the journey that Lincolnshire have taken to achieve a range of short break activities.

The Short Breaks initiative in Lincolnshire has gone from strength to strength with the provision of a fantastic range of activities for young people who are disabled and/or sensory impaired; this ensures breaks for parents and carers; there are also a range of information leaflets available about services, there is information about equipment hire, subsidised holidays and there are training opportunities for parents/carers and professionals.

The comprehensive short breaks programme provides children and young people new opportunities away from their main carer, and it gives the main carer a break from their caring responsibilities.

Follow this link to find out about the range of Short Break activities in your area. The range of Short Break activities are also detailed in the 4All magazine.

For Children and young people who want to go to an activity they can complete the All About Me booklet with their parent/carer and take with them to the Short Breaks activity to assist the provider understand their needs.

In addition to the range of short break activities and opportunities that are available, there are also a range of services to support the provision of short breaks.

Watch some short dvd films showing short break activities in Lincolnshire.

All About Me
Helps to explain the young person to the activity workers to make sure that they understand and meet their needs.
Changing Places
Locate the specialist changing facilities including ceiling track hoists and adjustable changing benches.
E-learning Training Course
Over 40 hours of learning at level 2 of the National Occupational Standards in Care, Youth and Play work.
Family Lincs Scheme
This scheme has been set up to enable children with disabilities to have a short break within a family setting.
Short Breaks - Activities for Young People
A link to our young person's website to find Short Breaks Activities.
Short Breaks Team
Information on what the Short Breaks team do.
Equipment Hire
Equipment to assist your child to attend a short break can be hired from Movement2.
Short Break Providers
Information on Short Break Providers.
Short Break Videos
Watch videos about the various Short Break activities.
Subsidised Holidays
Information on subsidised holidays through Short Breaks.

4all Newsletter

4all is an information magazine for parents of children and young people who have a sensory impairment, additional needs and/or are disabled. It provides lots of helpful information for families and young people, and also describes the many short break activities available across the county.