Short Breaks Services in Cheshire East

Short breaks can last from just a few hours to a few days - from daytime and evening activities to weekend and overnight or maybe longer. They provide disabled children and young people with:

• positive and safe things to do and places to go
• the opportunity to spend time with friends, to develop personally and socially, and reduce isolation
• the chance to undertake new activities and have new experiences

They can take place in a community setting, the child's own home, the home of an approved carer or in another setting. They also provide parents and families with a necessary and valuable break from caring responsibilities.

Level of need provision

Provision in Cheshire East is available at three levels of support.

Universal needs

Find activities and services on the Family Information Service.

Targeted needs

The Endorphins Group is the lead provider of targeted short breaks in Cheshire East.

Endorphins delivers inclusive wellbeing and community programmes for children and young people. Their activities provide opportunities to make friends, try new experiences, and develop confidence and independence.

Short breaks also give parents and carers valuable time away from their caring responsibilities, knowing their child is in a safe and supportive environment.

We know families valued the previous service. We are working with Endorphins to build on that offer and provide support that meets the needs of children and young people across Cheshire East.

We will continue to work with families and Endorphins to make sure any changes are clearly communicated and introduced with as little disruption as possible.

Contact The Endorphins Group

If you have questions about targeted short breaks or to discuss referral's contact Endorphins:

Telephone: 0330 133 2642

Email: Bookings@endorphins.uk.

Watch this short video to see some of the fantastic activities and experiences delivered by Endorphins

Complex or specialist needs

Find out more on our support for disabled children page.

Short breaks statement

Cheshire East Council has published its Short Breaks Statement 2022 - 2025 (PDF, 561KB).

We will regularly consult with disabled children, young people and their families on the short break services provided in Cheshire East.