Short breaks explained

Short breaks are activities for disabled children, young people and their families. Short breaks are sometimes called respite care.

They give children and young people the chance to:

• spend time away from their parents and carers to build independence
• relax and have fun with their friends
• take part in activities
• learn new skills

This gives parents and carers a chance to:

• rest from caring duties and unwind
• spend time with their other children
• do something they enjoy

Short break activities can be during the day, evening, weekend and school holidays.

Short breaks statement

The short breaks for disabled children service statement describe in more detail what short breaks are available and who they are for.

Read our Short Breaks Statement 2024 - 2025 (PDF document).

Tell us what you think

We want your feedback about our short breaks statement for 2022 to 2023 and the services it describes.

Give us your feedback on the SEND Voices Wokingham website.