Short Break Providers & Direct Payments

Short Break Providers

Finding a short breaks provider

You can find a list of providers listed under each of the sub-category buttons above (Once in the selected sub-category use the filters to narrow down your results if required). You will then be able to find further information on each provider, including what services they offer, dates, times and costs, by clicking in to their individual record. Each provider has also listed their contact details so you can make direct enquiries with them for further information.

Interested in providing short breaks services?

Nottinghamshire County Council have a short breaks tender for any provider who is interested in offering short breaks services for children/young people with disabilities around the County. If you would like further information on this then please access the drop down section on this page called 'Interested in providing short breaks services?', which includes the short breaks market position statement and guidance and information for new businesses wanting to become an approved provider for the Council.

Universal Activities and Events

The following links will take you to general sources of information regarding universal events and activities that are taking place across Nottinghamshire including school holiday activities:

Direct Payment for Activities

If your child/young person has been issued a direct payment for activities you can read further information on this, including what activities the direct payment can be used for by either clicking here or on the image below:

You can also find detailed guidance on direct payments by reading the direct payment policy and by reading the direct payments guidance or by clicking on the icons below:

Direct Payment for Personal Assistants (PAs)

If you wish to find out information about the role of a Personal Assistant or are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support for your child or young person you can find further information on the Notts Help Yourself website Personal Assistant Directory.

You can also read the direct payment guidance or by cliking on the icon below:

Direct Payment Pre-Paid Debit Cards

You can read a guide to direct payment pre-paid debit cards or by clicking on the icon below;

Payroll Providers for Direct Payments

If your child/young person has been issued a direct payment for a Personal Assistant you may wish to consider using a specialist company to manage your employee payroll.

There are several companies who offer specialist payroll support services and some of these are listed below:

You can read a document with all of their contact details or you can access this by clicking on the icon below:

Interested in providing short breaks services?

Short breaks tender

Nottinghamshire County Council have a short breaks tender for any provider who is interested in offering short breaks services for children/young people with disabilities around the County. If you would like further information on this then please make contact with Phil Smith, Market Development Officer, on the following contact details:

Tel: 0115 8040 944 or email: philip.smith@nottscc.gov.uk

Short Break Providers & Direct Payments

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