Bromley – Short Breaks Service
Sometimes it is good to spend time away from home – to have a break from always being in the same place with the same people. There are 2 Short Break services in Bromley – one at 118 Widmore Road and one that is organised by the Shared Lives team.
Telephone: 020 8461 7100
Website: bromley.mylifeportal.co.uk
Certitude / 118 Widmore Road
Provide a range of supported living, respite and day support to people with learning disabilities, for families and carers in Bromley.
Contact: Valerie Beazley, Short Breaks Manager
Telephone: 0208 464 3920
Email: VBeazley@certitude.org.uk
Website: Certitude
Shared Lives
Shared Lives is a scheme where you go and live with a family in their home and become a part of their family.
There are different types of Shared Lives placements:
- Short Breaks (used to be called respite)
- Long term placements (which means that you will be living with the family for a long time)
- Short term placements (which means that you may only be staying for a few weeks)
Telephone: 0208 461 7020
Email: sharedlives@bromley.gov.uk
Website: www.bromley.gov.uk
Treetops (PWH School)
Tree Tops offers short breaks and activities to Parkwood Hall students based in our extensive grounds and through local trips and outings. Experienced, caring staff encourage the development of life skills indoors and out in the wider community.
Telephone: 01322 618058
Contact: Jake Fisher
Email: jake.fisher@parkwoodhall.rbkc.sch.uk
Website: www.parkwoodhall.co.uk