In 2012, all local authorities in Wales were required to publish a short breaks services statement following regulations that came into force in June that year. These set out the ways in which local authorities must make provision for short breaks for the carers of disabled children in their area. As well as providing support to parent carers and other carers, short breaks offer disabled children opportunities to enjoy the rights associated with social activities.
During the study, we looked at the short breaks provisions local authorities must provide to support them to care for their children at home. We looked at the range of services provided and the degree to which children, parents and carers feel these actually meet their needs.
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