The Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service: an update five years on

The purpose of this paper is to present an update on the Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service (ITSBS). Design/methodology/approach– Thechallengestheservicehasfacedarereviewed,includingtheservice’s response to those challenges. Also provided is a more detailed analysis of the outcomes of the service. Findings – The ITSBS continues to succeed in supporting young people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour to stay at home with their families. Originality/value – Despite considerable challenges and adaptations to the model, the ITSBS is still achieving successful outcomes for vulnerable young people and is considered nationally to be a bestpracticemodel.Fewpriorarticleshaveprovidedanaccountofhowinnovativeservicemodelsaremaintained and evolve over time.