Short-break care for children with disabilities.
- Have you ever thought you might like to help a family in your
local community?
- Do you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis?
- Would you enjoy supporting a disabled child so that they can
take part in an everyday activity?
If the answer to these questions is yes, perhaps you could
consider becoming a LINK Carer or Befriender by regularly sharing a
few hours of your time. It makes a big difference to the life of a
disabled child and their family.
If you are over 16 years old, you can do this as LINK
Befriender, simply through helping the child or young person enjoy
a favourite activity like swimming or football, or by taking them
to the park or the shops.
Alternatively, LINK Carers offer time in their own homes on a
regular basis. It doesn't always have to be overnight stays, but if
you do have suitable accommodation, perhaps you could have a
disabled child to stay with you for, say, a weekend each month, or
during school holidays.
You may be in full time work or a student; have your own your
home or be living with your parents; you may be married, have a
partner or be single. You could have children at home or not; be
retired but still active; male or female. LINK Carers come from all
backgrounds and cultures - and they are all needed and valued.
Whatever your circumstances, if you are interested in helping care
for a disabled child, the Suffolk LINK service may be the answer.
If you can offer a little of your time on a regular basis, your
commitment can make a real difference.