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Respite One of the biggest issues that emerges from consultation with parents of disabled children is the need for more short breaks from caring, and a wider range of choices. Going about getting this isn’t always as straight forward as it should be, even though it can make such a big difference to family’s lives. It is the aim of this section to signpost you to what support is available. Related Organisations 3H Fund Small national charity providing subsidised group holidays for physically disabled children (13+) and adults. Ableize A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice. Activenture Respite holidays for the 8-18 year-old age range. Appletree Support Ltd Family Support and Short Breaks and Domicilliary Care to disabled children and young people. Break - all about caring Provides supported seaside holidays and respite care for children with learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviour and high level needs. Care Quality Commision The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. Caring for You Ltd Domiciliary Care Provider - Children's and Young People's Services Causeway Prospects Prospects is a dynamic Christian organisation working together with people with learning disabilities to ensure they can lead fulfilled lives. Prospects aims to touch every aspect of life to enable real choices and fulfilled potentials. Childrens Services Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire Community Legal Advice Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid Disability Website - Government info website Government website offering information and support for people with a disability Enable Ability Enable Ability is established as an independent charity for the care, welfare and advancement of disabled people living in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Face2Face Face 2 Face is a network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents make positive adjustments to the news that their child has a disability. Family Link Scheme Short breaks caring for children with disabilities Hampshire Autistic Society The Society offers services to both children and adults. Hampshire County Council Runs the local Government in Hampshire Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? Hampshire Family Information Directory The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. KIDS South East KIDS South East supports families living in Hampshire, Southampton, Kent, Medway and Bracknell Forest. Leonard Cheshire Disability Supporting people with disabilities Let Us Play Scheme (LUPS) Full and half day care available for disabled children form 2.5yrs to 19yrs of age. Liberty Child Special Holidays for Special Kids Multiple Sclerosis Society The Society funds MS research, runs respite centres, provides grants, education and training on MS. Naomi House Children's respite care breaks. National Childminding Association (NCMA) Helping every child reach their full potential Over The Wall Residential activity camps during the Easter and summer holidays for children aged 8-17, who are affected by serious illnesses. Rainbow Trust Respite care for children with terminal illnesses. SPACE - Support for Parents and Autistic Children Everywhere. Support for Parents and Autistic Children Everywhere. Scope For disabled people achieving equality. Shared Care Network - The Short Breaks Charity Represents short break services throughout the UK. The Oaks Special Needs Playscheme Don't worry. Your child is safe with us! The Respite Resource Panel For more information please contact Rose Road Association. The Rose Road Association Providing high quality services for young people with disabilities.

Articles The Princess Royal Trust for Carers Take a look at the Hampshire County Council website and find out more about what is available to you... Have your say on the Autism Strategy for Hampshire Special Educational Needs & Disability Green Paper: Have your say! Hampshire County Council's Short Break Offer