Transitioning from Child to Adult Services

Transitioning into adult services should be a time of growth, opportunity, and increasing independence for all young people. However, for some, it can also bring uncertainty, anxiety, and disruption.

As professionals, we have a shared responsibility to ensure that this period of change is well structured, fully planned, and centred around the needs of the individuals involved.

This guide can help practitioners:

• • Create person-centred plans that reflect individual needs.

• • Strengthen collaboration between child and adult services.

• • Anticipate and address barriers to a smooth transition.

• • Support independence by involving young people in decisions.

• • Promote autonomy, wellbeing and inclusion.