Respite Providers
Oaks and Acorns - The Bradbury Centre
Oaks and Acorns is based at the Bradbury Centre in Southampton and provides short breaks for children/young people aged 2-25 years.
There is availability for twelve children/young people to stay in two 6 bedded areas which are: Acorns for young people up to 16 years and Oaks for young people aged 16-25. The length of each stay at Oaks and Acorns can vary from day care, an overnight stay or a few nights. During the holidays, young people receive short breaks up to a week.
All children and young people who stay at Oaks and Acorns have severe learning difficulties which also may include those with additional physical disabilities. The service is not appropriate for children with severe challenging behaviour or children who need one-to-one supervision.
Oaks and Acorns provides a warm and stimulating environment in which individual health, social and emotional needs are identified, planned for and met through individual care plans. Appropriate games and equipment are provided for activities and outings and activities are organised during weekends and holiday periods. Also available for use within the Bradbury Centre are a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, a soft play area and gardens.
All staff receive training and are skilled in caring for children and young people with a wide range of disabilities. The aim is to provide each person with an enriching experience, as well as giving the family a chance to recharge their batteries.
Oaks and Acorns is open seven days a week throughout the year, except for a short time over Christmas.
| | Rose Road AssociationThe Bradbury Centre, 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA | |
| 023 8072 1218 | ||
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ask@roseroad.org | |
| : | www.roseroad.org | |
Family Link Scheme
The Family Link Scheme is available to any child in Hampshire who has severe physical or learning disabilities and is aged between 0-19 years. Initially your child’s needs will be assessed and if you are accepted onto the scheme you will be linked with another family who can offer to care for your child when you need a short break.
The Co-ordinator of the Scheme recruits and supports “Link Families” and ensures that references and Criminal Record Bureau Checks are done before approval.
The Scheme provides parents with a much-needed break and enables them to spend time with “siblings” or each other. It also gives the child new experiences and friends outside their own family.
Family Link Scheme: Hythe
The Family Link Scheme is a family based respite care service for children with special needs. The Family Link Scheme Co-ordinator finds a suitable ‘link’ family and supports them and the family with the child with a disability.
| | New Forest Family Centre, The Anchorage, 1 North Rd, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 6AA | |
| 023 8020 7588 | ||
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sue.d.evans@hants.gov.uk | |
Family Link Scheme: Lymington
Family based respite care for children with special needs/disabilities.
| | Lymington Area Centre, Social Svs Dept, Avenue Road, Lymington SO41 9YB | |
| 01590 625000/625116 | ||
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ssnf12se@hants.gov.uk | |
Family Link Scheme: Romsey/Eastleigh
The Family Link Scheme is a family based respite care service for children with disabilities. The Scheme Co-ordinator finds a suitable ‘link’ family who are able to offer short term respite to the child. The carers are given regular reviews and support to maintain a good link.
| | Four Chimneys Family Centre, Winton Close, Winchester SO22 6AB | |
| 01962 891600 | ||
|
mandy.owens@hants.gov.uk | |
KIDS - Southampton Befriending Scheme
If you can answer “yes” to the following questions, this scheme may be for you:
- Does you child have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
- Do you live in the city of Southampton?
- Is your child unable to access play and leisure facilities in the city without extra support?
- Would your child benefit by having a trained befriender to support them in activities of their choice?
- Would you appreciate extra time to yourself?
How can the scheme help?
- Provide trained befrienders to support children and young people on a one-to-one basis in a variety of activities within the city.
- Create new opportunities for children and young people to develop their own interests and broaden their social experiences.
- Work in partnership with the family to ensure the activities and befriender are appropriate to meet the specific needs of their child or young person.
Who is the scheme for?
The Befriending Scheme is for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders between the age of 3-18. However priority will be given to:
- A child who has Autistic Spectrum Disorders and has additional needs including learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
- A lone carer supporting a child or young person with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
- A family that has other children requiring extra care or an additional child with disabilities or special needs.
- A child with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder whose carer or siblings have health problems.
Where can I find out more information?
| | KIDS - Southampton Befriending SchemeKIDS Family Centre, Delta House, Salterns Lane, Fareham, PO16 0QS | |
| 01239 312312 | ||
| : | www.kids.org.uk | |
Rose Road Outreach Service
What is it?
The Outreach Service, operated by The Rose Road Association, provides community and/or home based care to children and young adults with severe disabilities. In partnership with the child/young adult, parents/carers and other involved professionals, our team of workers can provide a range of services and activities tailored to meet the individual needs of the family.
What do you do?
The service provided may be short or long term and might involve taking a child/young adult out for the day, supporting the family attending appointments, befriending a teenager, looking after a child in their own home or assisting with a specific skills programme.
Who can use it?
The Outreach Service covers Southampton, New Forest, Eastleigh, Romsey and surrounding areas.
Where can I get more information?
Speak to your Social Worker or contact The Outreach Coordinator
| | Rose Road Outreach ServiceBradbury Centre, 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA | |
| 023 8072 1222 | ||
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sueburton@roseroad.org | |
| : | www.roseroad.org | |
South-West Hampshire and Southampton Take-a-Break Schemes
These family based Foster (short break) care schemes offer families an opportunity for their children to stay regularly with another family. The visits will initially be for a few hours, but will increase to include one or two overnight visits each month. Take-A-Break carers are assessed as Foster Carers, and they may be linked to up to 3 children, depending on their agreed commitment to Take-A Break. The service is accessed by referrals to the Respite Resource Panel (see page 93)
| | Take-a-Break SchemesThe Bradbury Centre, 300 Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA | ||
| 023 8072 1220 | |||
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ask@roseroad.org | ||
| : | www.roseroad.org | ||
SEARCH
Domiciliary and respite care for children with special needs. Service provided across Hampshire.
| | SEARCHEastleigh Enterprise Centre, Unit 3 Barton Park, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6RR | ||
| 023 8061 6215 | |||
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office@searchltd.co.uk | ||
Westwood
Westwood House / Outreach Facility aims to provide, safe and caring, therapeutic respite care for children who have significant health needs.
Westwood house has five beds of ground floor accommodation there is a compliment of trained nurses and health care support workers. There is also a small team that offers respite within the family home.
A team of trained nurses and health care support workers provide 24 hour cover whilst children are within the house. The outreach team offer 4 hour planned sessions within the home.
Children coming into the house are admitted via the respite panel, during which an assessment takes place of the suitability of respite facilities available. Respite resource panel is accessed by completing a form obtained via the “Rose Road Association”.
Referred children who meet the chronic health needs criteria can be directed to Westwood Complex Children’s team.
Children for whom Westwood appears to be appropriate are invited to visit the facility with parents or carers and discussion of the need for respite follows.
An admission procedure takes place during which the team leader and the consultant who oversees the premises meet the parents, discuss the amount of respite required and document details of the child’s needs during respite.
Current in house respite is either a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, or long weekend rotating on a six weekly basis. Some block facilities are available during the summer period.
All respite arrangements are pre planned with the family and Westwood management team.
| | WestwoodPeartree Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7JL |
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| 023 8044 2220 | 023 8044 3225 | ||
