Types of short breaks
Not all children and families will need the same level of short breaks or for the same amount of time. The type of short breaks that is accessed will be dependent on the needs of the child / young person and family circumstances.
There are three types of short break services available in North Tyneside.
- Universal service: The majority of children and young people are able to access universal services with reasonable adjustments made where necessary.
- Targeted service: A smaller number of children and young people will require targeted services that can provide more support than universal services.
- Specialist service: The smallest number of children and young people will require access to specialist services.
Access to short breaks is either non-assessed or assessed. Families can access non-assessed (universal and targeted) services directly without any assessments.