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Manchester City Council’s Short-Breaks programme is available to families of a disabled child or young person aged up to 18 living in Manchester. It involves universal activities, the SEND Community Offer, and a smaller range of additional and specialist support (offered to disabled children and young people with the most complex needs).

Short Breaks activities can range from an activity which lasts an hour or two to a few days away from home. Some activities are offered at weekends, evenings or during school holidays. These activities provide a positive experience for the disabled child or young person, giving them an opportunity to have fun and try new skills.

A Short Break also gives parents and carers a break from their caring role. Taking a short break can give parents and carers the time to undertake training, enjoy leisure activities, carry out day-to-day tasks, or spend time with other children.

You can learn more about Short Breaks and the Specialist Resource Team at the Local Offer website or by reading the city council’s Short Breaks Service Statement.

Below are some articles and events on our website that relate to Short Breaks:

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city.We are aiming to resume face-to-face drop-ins by November 2021. Please follow our Facebook page and/or subscribe to the Local

Specialist Homecare Consultation

You are invited to an informal session where Manchester City Council will be listening to parents and carers, to look at potential gaps as well as positive examples around Specialist Short Breaks, particularly in homecare. We are looking for parents/carers who have a child, young

By |2021-10-01T14:58:28+01:00October 4th, 2021|Categories: |Tags: , , , |

Short Breaks Innovation Session

You are invited to a Short Breaks Innovation Session where Manchester City Council will be listening to parents and carers, to look at what’s working well and what we could do differently with regards to the Short Breaks offer in our city. Please note

Barnardo’s Recruitment Open Day : Learning Disability and/or Autism Early Intervention and Prevention Service

On Saturday, 25 September 2021, 10am to 2pm, Barnardo's will be holding a Recruitment Open Day at Benchill Children’s Centre in Wythenshawe (M22 4PZ). We are looking for people who have: A passion to support children, young people and families A belief that with the

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the drop-ins will be done virtually until further notice. The SEND Local Offer Drop-in

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the drop-ins will be done virtually until further notice. This virtual drop-in is for

Happy, Active, Healthy SEND Summer Family Packs

This summer, we have partnered with 4CT Limited to deliver "Happy, Active, Healthy SEND Summer Family Packs" to families in Manchester. It's like the paper bag sensory and activity kits that many families loved last summer and Christmas - but with an Explore Manchester

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the drop-ins will be done virtually until further notice. This virtual drop-in is for

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the drop-ins will be done virtually until further notice. This virtual drop-in is for

Consultation Re: Specialist Short Breaks Offer at Ghyll Head

We have an exciting opportunity to get involved in shaping the Specialist Short Breaks offer at Ghyll Head Outdoor Education Centre.The SEND Local Offer team has invited parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester to

By |2021-04-21T12:49:20+01:00April 27th, 2021|Categories: |Tags: , , |