Short break care comments
Below are some comments we have received about the short break care services we provide.
From children and young people
'They take me shopping and I can buy something for mum.'
'I phone [carer’s sons] from home for a chat sometimes- they're great.'
'I know mum needs a break, that’s why I go.'
'I get to join in and help Bob mend his bike.'
From parents
'Our son actively seeks opportunities to have contact with his carers. They have a strong bond with each other.'
'Our son gets on really well with his carer, he is always excited when he sees her. When he is away we are able to do things with my daughter that we normally wouldn’t be able to.'
“He enjoys the one-to-one, and as there are four children in our family this is hard for us to do.'
From carers
'We are enjoying being carers, it’s worthwhile and rewarding – wish we’d done it years ago.'
'She is an extremely happy child, always full of mischief and fun, and she has integrated well into our family.'
'Alan is a lovely wee boy and he knows us well now. We have lots of fun and the kids love making him laugh.'