- Just over two fifths of the survey sample currently use a Short Breaks service (41%); meaning that the majority do not use/ are not eligible for any (59%).
- As expected, Short Breaks services are used by a higher proportion of children/ young people with an EHCP.
- Those with learning difficulties/ disabilities and/or physical disabilities are more likely to currently be using Short Breaks services than any other need type (49% of both of these cohorts).
Current use
Summary
Do you currently use any type of Short Breaks service?
Total sample
Base (2021 sample): 628
The following chart shows that 41% of respondents currently use a Short Breaks service.
EHCP
Base (2021 sample): EHCP (437) | No EHCP (190)
The following chart shows that those with an EHCP are more likely to use Short Breaks services compared to those without one (51% compared to 17%).
SEND need
Base (2021 sample): Vision or hearing (73) | Physical (105) | Communication and interaction (511) | Learning (366) | Social, emotional or mental health (413)
The following chart shows that those with learning difficulties/ disabilities and/or physical disabilities are most likely to currently be using Short Breaks services (49% of both).
