Prescot Drive (Short Term Breaks Unit)

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a high quality Residential Care Service for children/young people.

Every child/young person living in Liverpool City Council's residential homes is entitled to be treated as a respected individual whose welfare is to be promoted and safeguarded in every way.

Liverpool City Council's residential homes will provide an environment where discriminatory or oppressive behaviour will not be tolerated.

All Liverpool City Council staff will work in partnership with children/young people and their carers to ensure that the best interests of each young person are served.

Prescot Drive is a short-term breaks unit offering accommodation to young people with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Complex Physical Disabilities some of whom will have associated medical needs and 8 Years of age to their 19th birthday.

The objective of the short-term break is to provide an enjoyable, stimulating and challenging set of experiences for the young people, whilst also affording their parents/carers a break. This is designed to support and maintain their home placements.

See Liverpool City Council Children's Services Procedures, Short Breaks Procedure.

The main documentation that is required in connection with Prescott Drive can be accessed by clicking on the links below which will open up the document for you to view or download and use:

• Statement of Purpose;
• Young Persons Guide to Prescot Drive (see Children's Guide).

• Prescot Drive – Referral and Admissions Flowchart;
• Prescot Drive – Emergency Referrals and Admissions Flowchart;
• Prescot Drive – Placement Review Flowchart;
• Prescot Drive – Short Breaks Panel Referral Request for Overnight Support;
• Prescot Drive – Placement Agreement;
• Prescot Drive – All About Me;
• Prescot Drive – Activity Consent Form;
• Prescot Drive – Short Breaks Report for CIN Review.