FAQs about Scope Activities, Blackpool

What is Scope Activities?

It's a brokerage service operated by Scope and based in Blackpool. We're here to set up and develop a range of short breaks and activities for you to take part in. It might be sports, arts and crafts, dance and drama, it really is up to you!

We'll also be working to negotiate special discounts and offers for activities, so watch this space!

What are short breaks?

The Short Breaks Regulations provide further detail on how local authorities must perform their duty in the Children Act 1989 as part of the range of services they provide for families, breaks from caring for carers of disabled children to support them to continue to care for their children at home and to allow them to do so more effectively. In summary, the Short Breaks Regulations require local authorities to do three things:

• to ensure that, when making short break provision, they have regard to the needs of different types of carers, not just those who would be unable to continue to provide care without a break
• to provide a range of breaks, as appropriate, during the day, night, at weekends and during the school holidays
• to provide parents with a short breaks services statement detailing the range of available breaks and any eligibility criteria attached to them.

How is Scope Activities funded?

We're funded by Blackpool City Council, who have also provided us with additional funding to invest into a range of short breaks and activities.

How can I get involved?

We want as many people as possible to get involved, by using the service, telling us what they like, don't like or what they think is missing for them in Blackpool. You can email, telephone or write to us so that we can add you to our mailing list.

Why not get in contact today and see what we're up to next?

Who can take part in Scope Activities?

Anybody between the ages of 0 and 18 can access our service. We will do our best to help you find what you are looking for. If you require a higher level of support that some services cannot offer, you will still need to talk to a social worker at Blackpool City Council. However, it's best to discuss your needs with us first as every activity is different and has different staff with different skills and experience.

I've heard people talk about personal budgets and direct payments. What's this all about?

Read more about personal budgets and direct payments.

Great. What do I do next?

Why not start by searching this site to see what's going on in Blackpool?