Short Breaks

Update 6th May 2025.

This page will be updated soon with the new Short Breaks offer that is being provided by Crossroads Together. Please check SENDLO News and our social media for updates in the next few weeks.

Crossroads Together are developing a new Children’s Short Breaks Steering Group and are looking for children, young people, and parents and carers to join the group.

More information is available about this opportunity here Short Breaks for Disabled Children | TuVida

There is also a link to a referral form and a contact email address if you require further information.

Thank you for your patience while we are updating the content on this page.

What Short Breaks are available in Wirral and how can they be accessed?

Section 25 of the Children and Young Person’s Act requires local authorities to provide short breaks for families with disabled children. This statement provides details of the range of services available and how families can access the services.

What is a Short Break?

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 also be activities offering a fun based experience for the family as a whole. Parents/carers can be present at these activities but there will be qualified and experienced delivery staff leading the session to offer a break to them as primary carer. These activities offer a positive leisure experience for the whole family to access.

What Short Breaks are available in Wirral?

This information will be available soon.

How can I access Short Breaks?

Details of the new offer will be available soon.

  1. Children’s Social Care Assessment.

According to your child’s level of need the assessment would be completed by a social worker. This assessment would then determine what short break services each child is eligible for. 0151 606 2008