This section aims to help young people moving into adulthood and their families learn more about adult social care.
If your child has a disability and/or additional needs, they may already have a social worker before their 16th birthday. If this is the case, then their social worker will be involved in helping plan their transition to adulthood.
Adult social care is available to eligible young adults aged 18+ who are ready to transition from children's social care.
Moving to adult social care services
Guidance for families on transitioning to adult care services.
Support for young people leaving care
Support for young people leaving the care of the local authority.
Other support for adults
Carers Assessments, community support and more.
Making decisions post 18
Information about capacity, and financial and wellbeing deputyships.