Transition from children’s to adults’ services for young people using health or social care services

What you should expect

Children's and adults' services should both take responsibility for your transition. They should work together to ensure you have a smooth and gradual move from children's to adults' services. They should work closely with your GP and any other services that support you.

If you have an education, health and care (EHC) plan, health and social care services should work closely with education. This will help to make your transition go more smoothly.

You should see the same healthcare worker for the first 2 appointments after you transfer. You should also see the same social worker throughout your transition, from the early planning stages up until the first review of your care and support plan.