Short Breaks Statement of Intent Consultation

Local Authorities have a duty to produce a short breaks statement so that families, carers and young people understand the services that are available, the eligibility criteria for these services, and how the breadth of services have been designed to meet the needs of the families in Brent.

The current Short Break’s Statement (Brent Council Leisure and Short Break Services – For children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25 years old) was co-produced, and consulted upon in 2018.

During 2022, in co-production with parents, carers and young people the short breaks offer has been reviewed – see below ‘Short Breaks Statement of Intent’. It has been important to reshape the short breaks eligibility criteria, making sure that Brent residents understand what is available to them, who is eligible, and how they can access it.

The Council is consulting with stakeholders, to gauge their views on the Short Breaks Statement of Intent. The consultation period is 1st October to 20 November 2022

Please click on the 'survey' link to answer a few questions regarding your views. Questions and comments will be answered in a FAQs page on the.