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We run the Family Link Scheme to arrange short
breaks for disabled children and young people in North
Somerset.
The scheme was judged by an independent inspection as
"excellent" with further information available on our
Family
Link Scheme inspection and report page.
This means giving a family a much-needed break for anything from
a few hours to an overnight stay or an occasional weekend.
This takes place in the Family Link carer's home and we currently
have 13 approved carers offering care to 18 children up to 18 years
of age.
However, the majority of children using the service are between
three and 15 years.
If you are a parent and require further information about the
scheme please download our
Information for parents leaflet.
The range of disability catered for is very wide and can include
sight, hearing and speech impairments and physical or learning
disabilities.
We recruit local people to provide overnight and weekend care and
offer them ongoing training and support.
Anyone who has experience or a genuine interest in caring for
people can volunteer with no special qualifications required.
However, patience and understanding obviously help.
If you have some relevant working or voluntary experience please
let us know.
We have a minimum age of 21 for carers but there is no upper age
limit provided you are fit and healthy.
Training involves attending several meetings and is held within
North Somerset and travel and childcare costs may be
reimbursed.
Support will continue after training by regular visits. You can
also contact us anytime you need help, advice or just a chat about
how things are going.
For further information about becoming a carer please download our
Can you help? leaflet.
If you are already a carer and would like further information on
payments for respite care please download our
Payment for skills leaflet.
Alternatively, contact our
Family Support Team on 01934 427 682, 01934 427 331 or 01934
427 365 where we can arrange a visit to discuss what you can offer
in greater detail.
For further information about shared care across the UK please
visit the Shared Care Network
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