short break support
Norwood offers day and holiday scheme short breaks (previously known as respite) from our Kennedy Leigh Family Centre or from The Hub in North West London.
Unity offers Sunday clubs and holiday schemes for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Please see below for further information and contact us to book.
contact us
Email: referrals@norwood.org.uk
Phone: 020 8457 4745 (Mon-Thu 9am-5.30pm, Fri 9am-1pm)
Our Services for Short Break Support
Unity / Short breaks
Unity provides a range of short breaks that enable children and young people with neurodevelopmental disabilities and, often, complex and associated health needs, to explore new opportunities and have fun whilst broadening their social networks and promoting independence.
We offer holiday schemes and Sunday clubs for children between the ages of 5-11 years and 12-18 years in North West London.
Our fully trained staff team support children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. We ar which is fully accessible for wheelchairs, with ceiling track hoists and adapted bathrooms with changing facilities.
The centre also includes:
- sensory room
- an adventure playground and outdoor space
- a soft play room
Unity runs Sunday clubs:
- 5-11 years Sunday: 10am-1pm
- 12-18 years Sunday: 2pm-5pm
Unity runs holiday schemes throughout the year during the school holidays, including half terms. We also run additional trips including visits to theme parks, zoos and specialist adventure playgrounds and swimming pools.
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
For further information please contact: referrals@norwood.org.uk
Do I need to be Jewish to access Children and Family services?
Our services are primarily aimed at the Jewish community but we will always try and provide support, advice and signposting to anyone who contacts us.
Where do the children and family services take place?
We have a children and family centre in Hendon and The Hub in Finchley. There is onsite parking available, and all our facilities are accessible with specialist changing facilities and hoist systems in some rooms. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
How do I know what groups or sessions are running at the moment?
Please contact us for details or click here.
I need some help but I'm not sure which Norwood service I need?
Please get in touch and one of our team will work with you to understand your needs and work out how we can help.
Why choose us?
Established in 1795, Norwood is the Jewish community’s oldest charity and has had Royal Patronage since 1815.
We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.