Short breaks, also known as respite, provide opportunities for children and young people with special needs to spend time away from their primary carers. These breaks can occur during the day, evening, overnight, weekends, or school holidays and can take place in various settings such as the child's home, an approved carer's home, a residential setting, or a community location.
Types of short breaks:
- Daytime activities or after-school clubs
- Day outings with a carer or befriender
- Overnight stays in a carer's home or residential setting
- In-home support, including assistance with household tasks such as getting ready for school or bed
- In-home nursing care, if appropriate