Support for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Moving from children's to adult health services

In healthcare, the word transition is used to describe the process of preparing, planning and moving from Children's (paediatric) health services to adult health services. TransitionTransitionTransition is the term used to describe the process of planning and preparation when children and young people change from one phase of education, health or social care to another.  should be a gradual process that gives young people, and everyone involved in care, time to get ready to move to adult services and discuss what healthcare needs are required as an adult.

The Ready, Steady, Go Programme is one approach that may be used. This provides a framework to help to empower children and young people to be involved in the transition process from 11 years of age but transition may stat. You can find out more information by following the link below: Ready Steady Go (Professionals) - TIER Network

Diverse abilities are running sessions once a term to support you during this time

Getting ready to transition to adult health services
The transition process
Decision making as an adult
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