Do short break and respite services for families with a disabled child in England make a difference to siblings? A qualitative analysis of sibling and parent responses

► Short breaks can significantly promote wellbeing for siblings of disabled children. ► Siblings often enjoy other pastimes whilst their brother or sister has a short break. ► Reported benefits include more attention from parents and breaks from providing care. ► Parents and siblings describe breaks from challenging behaviours and reduced stress. ► More rarely siblings report negative feelings such as worry, guilt or jealousy.