I would love any practical and useful ideas about what a respite service needs to offer the next generation of adults who are coming into services. I've managed my service for 10 years, achieved Outstanding from CQC and want to ensure that parents and guests in the service enjoy that respite experience. Being autistic myself has been a bonus because what I do comes from the heart. The trouble is knowing what other people would like as it's hard seeing other's perspectives. I must have done ok so far to get that rating but I cant sit on that forever - I want the service to be attractive and current for a wide range of disabilities and abilities alike.
As a local authority service, budgets are tight. So, your thoughts and experiences of what to do and what to avoid would be great.
Regards, Lee