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Physical Disability
Shared Care - short term break schemes
Shared care schemes aim to provide regular support for children, young people and adults with disabilities, by linking them with approved carers who look after them for short periods of time.
Children's scheme
Devon Social Services, Children and Young People's Services have developed a contract with NCH, the children’s charity to provide the Family Breaks service for children with special needs.
Adult's scheme
There are currently no schemes available for adults in Devon. However, the South West Adult Placement Scheme (SWAPS) is currently being developed. In the short term this scheme will be offering long term or permanent placement options for adults with disabilities; it will in the longer term be developing short term, shared care opportunities.
- South West Adult Placement Scheme (SWAPS) - an introduction