Lifeways featured in Enable Magazine: How to make the transition from children’s to adult social care
The transition from child to adult’s social care can be a confusing time.
Yet the right support can make a big difference, Will Oborne, Lifeways’ Community Engagement and Development Manager for the East region, has discovered in his career.
Writing exclusively for Enable, the UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title, Will, who has supported many such transitions, outlines the key steps and things you need to think about when planning a transition for you or a family member.
These steps include:
- Securing funding from your local authority
- Finding a placement in a desirable area
- Buying furniture for your new place
- Identifying convenient opportunities for employment or education
Read the whole article on Enable’s website (4 minute read).
If you want to know more about transitioning to adult services, check out our nine-page Transitioning to Adult Services guide (guide downloads as PDF), which goes into more detail.
About Lifeways:
Lifeways is the UK’s largest team of support professionals providing support for adults in the community.
Our 11,000 colleagues currently support almost 5,000 individuals who live in our 1,500 supported living and residential services across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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