Short Break Care Services

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Meaningful Short Breaks Support for Children, Young People and Families

At Tapera Healthcare, we understand the importance of providing safe, engaging and person-centred Short Breaks services that support both children and families.

Our Short Breaks services provide children and young people with opportunities to build confidence, develop independence, enjoy meaningful activities and access their communities while giving families valuable time to rest and recharge.

We provide flexible, compassionate and outcome-focused support tailored around each child or young person’s individual needs, interests and routines.

What Are Short Breaks?

Short Breaks services provide planned support for children and young people with additional needs while offering families and carers temporary respite from caring responsibilities.

Support may take place within the family home or out in the community depending on individual needs, preferences and agreed outcomes.

Our goal is to create positive experiences that promote wellbeing, social inclusion, independence and emotional development.

Who We Support

Every support package is tailored around the child or young person’s individual strengths, preferences, communication style and outcomes.

We support children and young people whose needs can be safely and appropriately met within our registration, including:

Additional needs considered individually
Communication or sensory needs considered individually
Physical disabilities
Mental health needs
Behavioural support needs
Complex needs
Communication difficulties
Emotional wellbeing needs

How We Support Children and Young People

We focus on creating safe, positive and meaningful experiences while ensuring children and young people feel valued, respected and included.

Our Short Breaks services may include:

Community activities and outings
Social and leisure activities
Emotional wellbeing support
Support with routines and structure
Personal care support where required
Meal support and daily living activities
Building confidence and independence
Promoting communication and social interaction
Sensory activities and engagement
Transition support into adulthood
Support to access hobbies and interests
Family support and partnership working

Promoting Confidence, Independence and Inclusion

At Tapera Healthcare, we believe every child and young person deserves opportunities to enjoy life, develop confidence and build meaningful experiences.

Our support teams encourage participation, social inclusion and independence while helping children and young people access activities and opportunities within their communities.

We understand that positive experiences and trusted relationships can have a lasting impact on emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience.

Working in Partnership with Families and Professionals

We recognise the importance of building trusted relationships with families and carers.

Our teams work closely with parents, schools, social workers and healthcare professionals to ensure support remains consistent, safe and outcome-focused.

We value open communication and ensure families remain fully involved in planning, reviews and decision-making.