The aim of the service will be to offer a specialist short break service to children and young people aged from 6 – 18 years old who have moderate to severe learning disabilities and additional complex needs including challenging behaviour, Epilepsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and complex health needs such as gastrostomies.
Whilst individual need will differ the objective of the service will be to:
Enable children and young people to access social and leisure opportunities.
Support children and young people to develop their life skills and independence as well as developing personal safety skills and managing self-care.
Enable family carers to take a break from their caring role.