Start with Sheffield City Council
Use Sheffield’s official SNIPs information for the current Council access and referral route. Tell the team that you are asking about short-break support for a child with disabilities. They will explain what information they need and whether an assessment or another route is appropriate.
Ask us about the respite service
We can explain the setting, the sessions we run and what families can expect. Use our Contact us page for an ICCare enquiry. The Council makes the eligibility and funding decision; we make our part of the process as clear as possible.
Keep the first conversation simple
You do not need to send detailed sensitive documents in an initial email. Start with your name, a safe contact number and the broad reason for getting in touch. We will agree the right route for any information that is genuinely needed.
Safeguarding is different
If you are worried that a child is at risk, do not wait for a SNIPs response. Follow our safeguarding information and call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.