With luck you'll all know about our ongoing Respite Care campaign to make sure that disabled children and their families get the short breaks they need. If you don't, you can get up to speed here.
Short breaks are a really important service for disabled children and their families - a break from caring responsibilities for the parents, and a chance to do things with friends, and try new activities for their child.
Government funding was increased in 2011/12 - but the 'ring-fence' was removed. This means that local authorities can spend the money on other services if they wish.
BUT local authorities were required to publish a "short break service statement". This will help families to access short breaks - and make it easier to see if authorities aren't actually providing sufficient services (very important for campaigning purposes!)
So, our friends at Every Disabled Child Matters are asking MNers to make sure that their own local authority publishes this statement. It's really easy to do and will only take a minute, but it could make a big difference. So if you've got a mo, please do help them out.