Complex health needs
Tower Hamlets Council is commissioning a new short breaks service for children with complex health needs, set to begin in November 2026.
Tower Hamlets Council approved the commissioning of a new overnight and related short breaks service for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition and complex health needs in March 2026. This statutory service, which provides activities for vulnerable children and respite for their families, is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026.
Two block contracts will be awarded for the delivery of the service, following the council's Cabinet meeting decision on March 24, 2026. The annual budget for this provision has been increased to £1,393,594 to meet growing demand for support for children with complex health needs.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council approved commissioning a new short breaks service for children with complex health needs in March 2026. Source
- The new service for children with complex health needs is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026. Source
- The annual budget for the short breaks service has been increased to £1,393,594. Source
- Two block contracts will be awarded for the delivery of the service. Source
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