Preparing for Adult Life
A step by step guide, written for parent by parents. Includes useful links to local resources and contacts, to help you along the way.
Looking after your young person’s health into Adulthood
Parents did you know?
GPs offer Annual Health Checks for Young People with Learning Disabilities (aged 14 yrs and above)
Your child may already receive care from Paediatricians or Specialist Nurses but it is important for your GP to get to know your child to support their health needs and make sure the transition from children’s to adult services is a smooth one Check out the link below on the Local Offer.
https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/SEND/send-resources/transitioning-resources
Useful resources and links
MK SEND Local Offer – Support for young people and Preparation for adulthood
Transition to adult social care – Transition – moving from Children’s to Adults support services
The move away from children’s health and support services and towards adult ones.
Making finance decisions for young people: parent and carer toolkit
This toolkit provides a guide for parents and carers to make financial decisions for a young person who lacks mental capacity.
MK SENDIAS for young people
NDTi – Preparing for Adulthood: All Tools & Resources
Time to Talk – Supporting young people with SEND to plan for the future
Future Wolverton Limited Work related experiences at The Old School, Wolverton
Contact – Feel better prepared when your child moves on from child to adult services.