KCHFT Children’s Residential Short Breaks Service

This NHS service is a team of practice educators supporting Kent County Council’s children’s residential short-break units. It is not a direct booking service for NHS overnight stays.

What the NHS team does

The NHS service page says the team assesses health needs, trains and checks the competence of KCC unit staff, and provides advice. Its referral criterion is a child or young person with complex health needs who is attending a KCC residential short-break unit.

Seeking an overnight short break

Parents seeking a placement should start with Kent County Council’s overnight short-break information for ages 5–18 and discuss their child’s needs with the relevant social-care team. Availability and eligibility require an individual decision; this directory does not promise a place.

Service function checked: 22 September 2026. For other options, browse short-break information.