Short breaks

Short breaks are available for some Children and Young People with disabilities, and enable them to try out activities, spend time with their friends and enjoy themselves! Short breaks also offer Parents the opportunity to have a ‘break’ from their caring responsibilities and allow them to rest or spend more time with other children.

All disabled children are entitled to an assessment of their social care needs, leading to a support plan to meet any assessed needs. Any agreed need for short breaks or Personal Assistant (PA) time will be included in your assessment and plan.

If you want to ask for an assessment, contact the children's help desk on 01452 426565.  For more details on Gloucestershire’s short breaks offer, please follow the links below:

• Short breaks for disabled children and young people
• Short break care for disabled children