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Annex A
Indicators of good short breaks
Particular indicators of good short breaks are that they:
- are based on thorough assessment of service users' and carers' needs, on-going review and clear communication,
- are appropriate to the needs and circumstances of the carer,
- are appropriate for the age, sex, culture, and level of need of the care recipient,
- maintain or improve the well-being of the care recipient,
- are delivered by appropriately trained and caring staff,
- include suitable transport where necessary, so that this does not become a barrier,
- are affordable, and
- reliable.
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