Short breaks and other support services for disabled children, young people and their families

Short breaks are services that local authorities have a statutory duty to provide to assist parents and others who provide care for disabled children and young people. This enables parents and carers to care for their children or do this more effectively. Short breaks not only provides a break for parents and carers, but can also lead to improved quality of care being provided. This results in better outcomes for the disabled child and the wider family. This includes reduced family breakdown and reduced likelihood...