Help shape the future of our Short Breaks service

We are reviewing our short breaks services to meet families’ needs better. Our review of the services includes understanding:

• whether the service meets current needs
• what’s working, what isn’t and areas for improvement
• whether changes are needed

There are no changes to services whilst we carry out our review.

Through this survey, we want to hear from parents and carers, and children and young people, to help us develop the future short breaks service. You do not have to have used the short breaks service to have your say.

You can tell us your views in one of the following ways:

• attend a virtual or in-person session
• complete the online survey using the link at the end of the page
• complete and return an Easy Read version of the survey (PDF 3.63MB)
• email us at [email protected]
• write to us at CYP Mental Health, Autism and Disabilities Team, 5th Floor, Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UA

Prefer to speak to us? Email [email protected] with your telephone number, and we will get back to you within three working days.

Children and young people are welcome to complete this survey themselves.

However, if the child or young person is under the age of 13, we ask that this is done with the support or supervision of a parent or carer. This helps ensure that children can share their views safely and comfortably, in a way that works best for them.

Give us your views by completing the online survey.

We are holding several in-person and online events with children and young people, parents and carers, professionals and partners.

The drop-in sessions for parents and carers are hosted by FACT Bucks.

These are friendly, informal drop-in sessions where parents and carers are welcome to attend with their children. Come along to meet the team, ask questions and find out more. The drop-in sessions are on the following days and times:

• High Wycombe – Monday, 3 August 10am to 12 midday Mapledean Family Hub, High Wycombe
• Aylesbury – Wednesday, 5 August, 10am to 12 midday, Southcourt Family Hub, Aylesbury

We are holding an online information session on Tuesday, 4 August, from 6pm to 7pm. If you would like to join this session, please email [email protected].

Please tell us your views by 11:59pm on Sunday 13 September 2026.

CYP Mental Health, Autism and Disabilities Team, Adults and Health Directorate