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Short breaks and carer's assessment: what to ask

For your council's children with disabilities team or a carer's assessment.

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Short breaks and carer's assessment

For your council's children with disabilities team or a carer's assessment.

Child's name: Date: With:

Before the appointment

A typical day and night, written down, including any care at night
What breaks you have now, and what you'd need
Any letters from professionals about your child's needs

Questions to ask

Can my child have a needs assessment from the children with disabilities team?
Can I have a carer's assessment at the same time?
What is in your short breaks services statement?
Do we qualify for direct payments or a personal budget?
Are there clubs, play schemes or overnight breaks locally?
Could we be referred to a children's hospice?
How long will the assessment take, and when will we hear back?
Who do I contact if things change or we reach crisis point?

Notes

Information only, not medical advice. Always follow your child's own team. purasyndrome.app/checklists/short-breaks/ · checked 1 Nov 2026