The purpose of this statement
This service’s statement is for families living in Lincolnshire who have a child with a disability. It includes information on the purpose of the short breaks services statement and the current range of support available in Lincolnshire.
The short breaks services statement sets out:
- the councils duty
- the criteria by which eligibility for services will be assessed and how to arrange an assessment
- what short breaks are and how these services are designed to meet the needs of families who have a child with a disability
Our short breaks services statement was developed in partnership with the parent carer forum (LPCF) and Lincolnshire young voices to ensure it remains relevant to all. The statement is compliant with The Equality Act 2010 which is used to support the development of suitable provision with appropriate reasonable adjustments.
This statement is reviewed regularly and was last reviewed on 24 July 2026
Following the review:
| Feedback said | What we did |
|---|---|
| More information about the preparation of adulthood. | Updated the transition to adulthood section and added links in further support. |
| Clearer examples of short breaks in bullet point format. | There were added in the "What is a short break" section. |
| More information around sibling carers. | A link has been added on the "More to offer" page |
