Respite & Short Breaks

Service Description

VivaNova's Respite and Short Breaks services provide safe, nurturing and therapeutically designed environments for children and young people with SEND, as well as those living with neurological conditions, behavioural challenges, trauma related experiences, or mental health challenges. Our approach offers families and cares essential relief and peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are receiving compassionate, evidence-based support. Our day and overnight service is delivered by trained healthcare and therapeutic professionals using cutting edge, neuroscience-informed methods. every stay, visit or engagement in our tranquil, multi-sensory setting is structured to promote emotional regulation, cognitive development and personal growth, allowing individuals to rest, reset and renew. Throughout term time and school holidays, we deliver tailored, structured programmes that blend creative therapies, sensory integration and social learning activities. These experiences are designed to stimulate growth, encourage communication and independence. At VivaNova, we listen and are lead by each individual's need, fostering positive social interaction while also providing a space for each young person to relax, explore and thrive. We work in close partnership with local authorities, educational providers and health and social care professionals to ensure our services remain accessible, outcome-focused and responsive to community needs. Through this collaborative model, VivaNova Care delivers innovative, neuroscience-led respite provisions that strengthen families, empowers young people and enriches local care ecosystems.