Short Break Respite Unit
Residential care home · Stowmarket
7a Finborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1PN
Run by Leading Lives Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 December 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Short Break Respite Unit
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-385482724
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Short Break Respite Unit
Short Break Respite Unit provides short breaks and respite support for adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The service sits within Leading Lives’ wider social care provision across Suffolk and neighbouring counties, supporting people at home, in the community and through supported living arrangements.
Short breaks can provide respite for family carers while giving the person supported an opportunity for an enjoyable change of routine. The wider service also includes daytime, evening and weekend activities, Care Act assessments, annual reviews and support packages developed with individuals and families. Short Breaks provide respite care for family carers as well as planned breaks for people with learning disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Stowmarket
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft HouseStowmarket | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodfield CourtStowmarket | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Langham ManorStowmarket | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The LarchesStowmarket | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chilton CourtStowmarket | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Leading Lives Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral ViewBury St Edmunds | Good | 8.0 | |
| John Turner HouseLowestoft | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short breaks for young people
- Evening and weekend activities
- Not-for-profit social enterprise
Suits: Families seeking respite for people with complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
7a Finborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1PN
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Questions families ask
Do they create personalised support packages?
Yes. They develop support packages with people and their families, tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
Do they offer short-break respite care?
Yes. They provide short breaks offering respite care for families and carers, including breaks for adults and young people with learning disabilities.
Can they help manage Direct Payments or Individual Service Funds?
Yes. They provide support with setting up and managing Individual Service Funds and Direct Payments.
Do they provide Care Act assessments and reviews?
Yes. Their professional services include Care Act initial assessments and annual Care Act service reviews.
How much does Short Break Respite Unit cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Short Break Respite Unit for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.