Difficulties experienced

• A third of current users of short break services have not experienced any access difficulties (33%)
• Just under a quarter of current users have experienced difficulties with the timing of activities (24%)
• Just over a fifth have experienced difficulties with location, or children not enjoying the activities or not wanting to leave the house (21%)
• Other difficulties are having other children to look after (18%) or not being eligible (15%)

This chart shows that:
33% of those currently using short break services have not had any difficulties in accessing the service or activities
24% have had difficulties with the timing of activities
21% have had difficulties with the location of venues
21% say that their children do not like attending activities/leaving the house
18% have other children to look after
15% are not eligible (i.e. do not have a Short Breaks Prepaid Card)
21% have experienced other difficulties

This table shows the other ways respondents have experienced difficulties with accessing short break services/activities. They are: Application/paperwork delays or barriers, Not enough suitable options for child’s needs, Not sure what is available and being too expensive.