Special Short Break Service - Children

Provision of planned short breaks (respite) including overnight short breaks for children with Severe Learning Disablilities requiring Registered Nursing Care when they are away from home to meet their physical/medical needs or theraputic behavioural management.

The service provides planned short breaks usually overnight, of varying duration, dependent upon assessment of individual needs, which provides respite for parents and families from the demands of their caring roles.

Who to contact

Telephone: 03001231535 ext 5568

E-mail: Susannnej.Laird@northstaffs.nhs.uk

Website: Dragon Square Specialist Short Breaks Service

Where to go

Address:

Dragon Square Community Unit
Chesterton
Newcastle
Staffordshire
ST5 7HL

Other Details

Availability

Referral required: Yes

Referral details: referrals come via SBRAM (Short Breaks Resource Allocation Meeting)

Local Offer

Local offer age bands:

0-4 years
11-16 years
4-11 years
16+ years

Needs Level: high

SEN provision type: specialist