Travelling with disabled child for respite

[LadyWithTheWine]

I have a full time job in England, I'm a single mum (the dad doesn't bother contact with the kids much) and I've a child with a fairly severe disability. I've been feeling really burnt out recently and am considering taking the children to my bubble in Belfast in the second week of the holidays. I don't have friends who can help out here. Nobody comes into our house here. My parents will be able to give me a break. We have done everything strictly by the book for a year.

I know the rules for disabled children are different. Is anyone clear on how different?

Do it. Good luck

No idea on the rules, but I'd do it in your shoes.

I have a disabled child and I'm sure you can travel to your respite x

Do it. You need to take care of yourself.

We have disabled children and travel to our bubble for respite. Give yourself a break and go :)

Thank you everyone!

The rules in Scotland are that you can travel for the purpose of caring and for respite care - not sure about the rest of the UK, but I'd imagine its similar. I think given your cicumstances I'd definitely do it.

Just go, love. No one will judge you and you will feel so much better for doing it.

Thank you. I hope I won't be stopped by someone. I wouldn't want to embarrass a self conscious nine year old. I want to keep his confidence and self esteem as high as possible always!