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Whether you are looking for your local cinema to find out if they have wheelchair access, information on support groups on a wide range of topics or access to Government and NHS websites, the MyLiferaft Resources can help.
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Respite Care
A Special Child in the Familynot availableIf you have a sick or disabled child, this site is for you. The exact diagnosis doesn't matter because the problems, worries and fears covered here are those common to all parents in your situation.
Autism Initiatives0151 330 9500Our respite care programme provides short-term and time-limited temporary breaks for families and other unpaid care-givers of people with autism spectrum condition, who might otherwise need permanent placement in a facility outside their home.
Chat Charity07402 063133CHAT children’s respite is a registered charity helping Buckinghamshire families with children who have special needs by providing funds for short term respite care.
Government Respite Informationnot availableApply for a short break from caring for a disabled child, also known as ‘respite care’. Your local council will tell you what clubs and activities are available for children with disabilities in your area.
Inspire Children's Services01782 208 590We pride ourselves on providing an integrated approach, collaborating with specialists from health and education sectors in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
Kids Healthnot availableLuckily, finding respite care — a well-deserved break from caregiving — with a skilled and caring person that you trust might be easier than you think.
NHS Choices – Respitenot availableCarers breaks are so you can look after your own health and wellbeing. For example, it may be that you need regular replacement overnight care so you can catch up on your sleep.
Quarriers01505 612224/616000Our respite & short break services support children & young people with a disability & their carers. We tailor our support to meet each individual family’s needs.
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled PeopleEnquiries: 01372 841100We are a national disability charity with more than 80 years' experience of developing innovative services which enable and support people to increase their independence and improve their opportunities for life.
Working with Kidsnot availableShort Break Schemes allow registered and trained carers to be paired up with disabled children in order to allow the family free time or flexible hours in order to do things for themselves.
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