Short Breaks in Bexley

​Short Breaks provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their primary carers. These include day, evening, overnight or weekend activities and take place in the child’s own home, the home of an approved carer, a residential or community setting.
 
Short Breaks can take place in a child’s home, with specialist support, depending upon the needs of the child or young person.  This can be in the evening, at weekends or during school holidays. Short Breaks can also include overnight stays and support via agencies. 

Bexley Voice co-facilitate parent engagement meeting to discuss Short Breaks. If you would like more information, please email Laraine.bexleyvoice@hotmail.com. 
To download a copy of the previous meeting minutes - see below:

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Short Breaks Parent/Carer Meeting - Terms of Reference

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Bexley LA publish a Short Breaks Statement every year. Please click the picture to download your copy and the answers to the questions below. 
 

• Introduction  
• What do we mean by disability?  
• What is a Short Break?  
• Who are Short Breaks for?  
• What does the Law say about Short Breaks and the information that Local Authorities must make available?  
• What happens when a Child and Family Assessment is carried out?  
• Are all children assessed by an Occupational Therapist as part of a Child and Family Assessment?  
• What is a Direct Payment?  
• What is the Disabled Children’s Register?  
• What happens if a child / young person is assessed as not being eligible for specialist Short Breaks?  
• Do you provide assistance with travelling to and from Short Breaks services?  
• What happens when a child turns 18 and transitions into Adult Services?  
• How does the London Borough of Bexley review Short Breaks Services?  
• How can families give their feedback about Short Breaks and get involved in developing the Bexley Short Breaks Services?  
• How can families appeal a decision or make a complaint about a service?  
• What types of Short Breaks are available in Bexley and how are they accessed? 

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It is possible to use your child/s Direct Payments (if they are eligible) for Short Breaks. For more information about Direct Payments, please download our My Guide Parent/Care information sheet to Direct Payments in Bexley.