Who are short breaks for?
Short breaks activities and provision are for children and young people from birth to 18 years (up to their 18th birthday) with a disability.
| Service | How needs are identified | Through discussion with | Type of provision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal (for everyone) | self-refer or register | parent or child | club, sport, group activities and family breaks | Ask provider about their fees |
| Targeted | working with an agency or multi agency | parent, child or agency | targeted services (specialist holidays, youth and community clubs) | Ask provider about their fees |
| Specialist | social care assessment | parent, child or social worker | domiciliary care, family based short breaks, direct payments, overnights | Socal care assessment will decide |
