On-line journal for the short breaks workforce
Better Breaks is a sector-led journal to explore current themes, answer questions and inspire readers to engage, innovate and develop their practice.
Contributions to the journal are invited from across the sector and will include parent carers, local authorities include short break practitioners and carers, researchers, young people, local authorities and health practitioners.
Better Breaks is published quarterly as a digital journal. As well as developing on-going, in-depth discussions, every issue will cover a number of predetermined themes. These will be promoted in advance to facilitate contributions, alert readers and create interest.
As an introduction to Better Breaks, in July we published a Short Breaks Update. Articles include:
- Latest research on the impact of short breaks
- Diversification of short breaks leading to a greater choice for families
- Case Study: Delivering effective training for essential skills in Bristol
- Short break carers in workforce development
The first digital Better Breaks 'Putting Families First' is now available. Articles include:
- The development of parent/carer commissioning
- Case Study: Giving Families a Voice – partnership working in Norfolk
- Developments in parental involvement for the care of children with complex health needs
- Impact of Short Break services on outcomes for children
If you would like to contribute to Better Breaks or suggest topic areas to cover, please contact Pippa Boss on 01597 811563 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
