Planning for the future is important. To plan effectively for the future young people with a disability and their families need to know about:

• the choices and options available to young people and adults with a disability
• the process of moving from the support and services available to children and families to that available to adults
• who can get what support - the guidance and eligibility for services
• who to contact for information and advice.
  

When does the change take place?

In Cambridgeshire, children with a disability remain the responsibility of Children’s Social Care until their 19th birthday. At this time they need to transfer to adult services for the provision of:

• community support
• short breaks ( respite care, and Link carers)
• Direct Payments
• day and work opportunities
• or any other service originally funded by the Children’s Teams.

 
The planning for the move to support from adult services starts well before the 19th birthday.  (see our Starting Early page)

In addition to this Transitions information you will find links to:

• video clips 
• leaflets 
• other web pages (see right)

If you want to request an assessment of your needs or copies of any of the leaflets on any of these pages please contact us at:

Cambridgeshire Direct 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday (not Bank Holidays) on:

Telephone: 0845 045 5202

If you would like more information on Transitions contact the Transitions Social Work Team email:
transitions.enquire@cambridgeshire.gov.uk