Quality counts: a review of quality assurance in family based short term care

Authors:
NEWITT Bernie, JONES Vicky, ROBINSON Carol
Publisher:
Shared Care Network,|Norah Fry Research Centre
Publication year:
1997
Pagination:
41p.
Place of publication:
Bristol

Short breaks (respite care) provide invaluable support for disabled children and their families. They offer opportunities for children to become more independent, widen their horizons and have new experiences. It gives them the chance to form real friendships outside their family. At the same time their families get a break from caring and a chance to recharge their batteries.

Subject terms:
physical disabilities, quality assurance, short break care, children, families;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
United Kingdom
ISBN print:
1 874 291 56 x

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