UK Edition: Adult Social Care at 18: Care Act Transition Assessment Family Guide for SEND

A family guide to moving from children's social care to adult social care. It explains the Care Act 2014 transition assessment, the adult eligibility criteria in general terms, carer's assessments, and personal budgets.

A preparation workbook helps families describe a typical week, the support given, and the young person's hopes, so the assessment reflects real life. A questions page helps when talking to the local authority.

General information only. Check your local authority's own process and talk to SENDIASS or an advice service. 7 A4 pages.

Keywords: Preparing for Adulthood, SEND, parents, carers, transition, post 16, Care Act, adult social care, transition assessment, short breaks