Short Break and Home Care Service

The Short Break and Home Care Service have three homes that give ‘short breaks’ or respite to families who have a child with a learning disability and physical health needs. These breaks are provided from homes called Gwyn Dowr, Layland and Roston.

Short breaks are provided from homes called Gwyn Dowr, Layland and Roston. The Homecare service provides care to your child in your home. To access this service, your child will also be supported by a community or Diana Nurse.

Short Breaks

Gwyn Dowr is a large detached house in a quiet residential area of Camborne. Our leaflets for parents and children provide more information.

Roston is also in Camborne. It is a large detached bungalow in a quiet residential area close to the shops and local amenities. Our leaflets for parents and children provide more information on what to expect when staying at Roston.

Layland is a large detached bungalow in a quiet residential part of Liskeard. It can support up to four children at a time. Read our leaflet for parents and children for more information.
The short break service is available to children and young people aged between 3 and 18.

                        

Layland poster

Layland map

Home Care

This service provides care to your child in your home. To access this service, your child will also be supported by a community or Diana Nurse. They can make a referral for home care on your behalf. Your Consultant Paediatrician or Social Worker can also refer you to this service.
The level of support received will depend on the needs of your child and your family. We will discuss and agree this with you.

The policies for our Short Break and Homecare Service can be found in the Document Library

Short Break Leaflets for parents and children

Gwyn Dowr for parents

Gwyn Dowr for children

Layland for parents

Layland for children

Roston for parents

Roston for children

News

Stepping for Sensory 5k Challenge - fundraising for Roston Short Breaks 

On 11 September 2021 staff, children and their families of Roston Short Breaks took part in a 5k walk along the coastal route of Falmouth.   Everyone was amazing on the day combating heat and hills.

Their aim was to raise money for the children of Roston to buy much needed sensory equipment, our target was £500.  They exceeded our target and  raised in total £926.18 -  thank you to everyone who participated and to all of those who donated.