Transition to Adult Social Care
Disabled children who have had an assessment of their social care needs and receive support from Children鈥檚 Services transition to adult social care when they are 18. The transition process starts at the Year 9 review. The actual transition between Children鈥檚 and Adult Services will start after their 17th birthday. The Care Act 2014 states that there should be no gap in services. If a child is receiving social care support this continues until Adult Social Care completes its own assessment. It is especially Important for those young people who will move to supported living in the future.
You can find information on processes in your LA by searching: Your LA name + SEND Local Offer + Social Care