Short Breaks and respite care near Oswestry, in Shropshire
Derwen Short Breaks offers adults with learning disabilities, and associated needs, the opportunity to enjoy an individually tailored short break.
Our short breaks respite provision is open to young adults with SEND who are aged 16 to 40 years. It provides the opportunity for holidays where you can meet new people, relax with friends and explore local attractions.
Tailor your stay around what you enjoy doing. That may be a fun-filled weekend with lots of trips and activities, or you may want to just chill with your friends.
Our specialist staff help ensure you undertake activities around your preferences and wishes so you will want to come back again and again.
Accommodation and support
Derwen Short Breaks is located within the grounds of Derwen College in Gobowen, Shropshire.
Each guest has their own bedroom with en-suite facilities, and specialist equipment if required.
Experienced care staff are on-hand to provide support when required and ensure that all our guests get the most out of their break.
Guests have full use of a communal kitchen and meals are bespoke to preferences and needs. There is the option to relax in the lounge with TV and WiFi.
Activities
The whole point of taking a break is to enjoy yourself! We offer a range of activities which may include:
Shopping.- Cooking and baking.
- Sports: basketball, football and more.
- Day trips: to the beach and other local attractions.
- Activities including: bowling and cinema.
- Relaxation, games and socializing.
We work with other local organisations so we are able to offer as many different opportunities as possible.
Who is eligible for Short Breaks?
Derwen Short Breaks offers a person‑centred stay for young people. Before staying at Short Breaks, we assess each individual’s needs. This assessment includes submission of specialist documentation such as behaviour support plans and health plans to ensure we can safely and appropriately meet their needs.
Following this, an assessment visit to Short Breaks allows us to assess each individual’s level of need in more detail and provide costings.
Once the assessment is completed, we have confirmed that we can meet need, and funding is in place, bookings can be made via the Short Breaks email.
The fees for Short Breaks provision is dependent on each individual’s level of need. Rates start at £340 per 24 hours, which includes 24 hour care and support, accommodation, meals, and outings.
Funding can be provided in many different ways, for example directly by the local authority, through direct payments (if local authority have said it can be directed to Derwen Short Breaks), privately funded, or through health funding – other funding options may be available depending individual situations.
First visit to Short Breaks
After the assessment visit, and funding is approved, the initial stay is usually one night. The short stay allows the young person to familiarise themselves with the buildings and the Short Breaks staff team. If needed, a gradual transition can be planned if preferred – for example, starting with a tea‑time visit and building up to an overnight visit.