Short Breaks

What are Short Breaks?

Short Breaks are activities for children and young people with SEND that enable them to have fun, spend time with friends and build their confidence and skills in a safe environment. As well as promoting best outcomes for the child, the Children Act 1989 Schedule 2 requires Local Authorities to provide services designed to assist family carers of disabled children ‘to continue to [provide care], or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring’.

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Download the Short Break Service Statement 2024 here.

Disability Register

Registering your child on the Disability Register is optional. They are not required to have an EHCP or a diagnosis. By registering on the disability register you could give you and your family the chance to influence and shape services. You can register your child or young person if they are:

aged 0 to 18 years;
experiencing development delay in one or more areas;
is likely to need support into adulthood; and
live in Hartlepool.

You can register by completing this form: Hartlepool Now :: Applications / Hartlepool Children’s Disability Register Application Form

If you require any further information, please contact: childrensdisabilityregister@hartlepool.gov.uk

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