Moving on to adult services

Watch: Beattie's story

Beattie knew she wanted her independence and was ready to move out of the family home and into a more independent living environment, something she found with Lifeways at St Thomas House in North Walsham.

Planning ahead for the transition to adult care

The transition process from children’s to adult support services should start around the age of 14, meaning you can take your time in researching the different support options available:

We’ve seen countless times how valuable that extra planning time can be when making such a big decision - along with starting your search early to look at the different types of homes and locations available, and to understand what might suit your loved one best.

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I feel far more positive about Beattie’s future since moving to Lifeways. I couldn’t be happier with her progress, development, and life here.

Mum of Beattie, who moved to Lifeways from her family home

Support to live the life they choose

Our approach to the transition into adult services is all about the individual. We pride ourselves on providing flexible, transparent and tailored support so your family can spend less time worrying about the period of change, and more time looking forward to what the future might hold.

Our support is built around empowering your child or loved one to enjoy all the things they like to do and to meet any goals they set themselves. Together with your family and anyone in your support network, we’ll build your individual support plan to ensure everything we do helps your loved one enjoy a more fulfilling, independent life.

Who does Lifeways support?

At Lifeways, we offer comprehensive support for people living with a number of complex needs, including:

Moving into adult services

Moving into supported living or residential care doesn’t have to be a sudden event - in fact, we often recommend the opposite. By staggering your child or loved one’s transition, they can gradually get used to life in their new home and surroundings a few hours or days at a time. We’ll also support them with settling in to their new lifestyle and explore the local area, whilst continuing to enjoy their favourite hobbies and interests.

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It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for the care and support Lifeways have given us since Kirsty moved into her new home.

Mum of Kirsty, who moved to Lifeways from her family home

Timely communication throughout the transition to adult services

Good communication is equally important, and is something we pride ourselves on at Lifeways. There are lots of different people involved in the transition process, so by ensuring everyone is kept up-to-date with timely information, we’ll keep disruption to any existing routines to an absolute minimum. We know flexibility is key, and we’re happy to adapt our approach to your changing needs and preferences.

Adult transition services at Lifeways

Find out more about our services at Lifeways and how we can support your transition into adult care. Read our helpful blog on the differences between child and adult support services to better understand the process, and be sure to contact our friendly team to find out how we can help.