We are working closely with Plymouth to coordinate the Short Breaks provision for children with disabilities in Plymouth.
Short Breaks are activities that give children and young people with disabilities or additional needs a chance to:
- have fun and try new things
- make friends and join activities
- gain confidence and independence
- children and young people can enjoy a change of scene and a break from the home environment.
Families can ‘directly access’ many of the activities and groups available across the city without the need for a full assessment from the local authority. Families can contact our Short Breaks brokerage service, which is delivered by Routeways, who will support you to find either a mainstream activity or an activity that provides extra support for your disabled child. If your child needs additional support to attend a holiday activity then the brokerage service will talk to the organiser of the activity and arrange extra funding for up to ten days of holiday activities without the need for a full assessment.
If these direct access activities are not able to provide the level of support needed for your child then a full short breaks assessment can be requested through Plymouth Children’s Gateway Service.
You can access Plymouth City Councils Short Breaks Statement here
Contact us on 01752 300700 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
