Moving from childhood to adulthood involves change and decision making for all children and their families; this process is likely to involve different and additional considerations when the young person has a Learning Disability and/or Autism.
The transition pages on our website are designed to pass on useful information to young people aged around 14 to 25, and their families or other supporters.
They do not take the place of existing publications, for example North Yorkshire Preparation for Adulthood and the Down Syndrome Association Transition to Adulthood, however, the information in our transition guide is tailored to the Harrogate and surrounding area and will be kept as up to date as possible. Please contact us with any inaccuracies or updates that you might spot; the pages will be updated monthly.
Everyone is welcome to access this information and/or to contact Ruth McQuire for any further information (Transitions and Outcomes Manager ruth@hs4lc.org.uk ). We have a meeting space at the Harrogate Chocolate Factory Café which is ideal for getting to know people so if you would find it easier to access any of the information by sitting down and talking to someone, please get in touch.
The information on these pages is split into four main areas:
Daily living
Information that will help you support a young person in their day-to-day life.
- Assessments and care
- Support for carers
- Health
- Housing options
- Travel
- Utilities
- Healthy eating
Education, training, employment and day services
Information about private, EHCP and Adult Social Care funded provision.
- Available providers
- EHCP reviews
- Travel
Health and wellbeing
Information about healthcare, sport and social activities.
- Healthcare
- NY Active Health programme
- Sport/outdoor organisations
- Art/music/cultural activities
- Social groups
- Holiday providers
- Short break funding
Legal and financial information
Guidance on how to access appropriate legal and financial support.
- Mental capacity
- Benefits
- Local Authority Services
- Wills and trusts
Useful contacts for further information
Ambitious About Autism
- Supporting children and young people with Autism, includes an Employability programme
Contact
- Supporting families of disabled children; specific sections of the website are dedicated to transition to adulthood.
Down Syndrome Association
- Supports individuals with Down Syndrome, and their families/networks, including specific training and information on transition to adulthood in ‘DSA Futures’
Family Fund
- Supports families of disabled children, including on-line ‘courses’ on transition to adulthood
Harrogate and District Community Action
- Brings together local charitable information and opportunities
IPSEA
- Offer free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND, provide training on the SEND legal framework, and influence local/national SEND policy.
Mencap
- Supports all people with learning disabilities lead happy/healthy lives and provides info/helplines/guides about transition to adulthood
National Autistic Society
- Harrogate branch of the national group, supporting people with Autism of any age, and their parents/carers.
Parent Carer Voice
- Parent carer forum for the region, supporting families of children 0-25yrs with SEND; their mailing list is a vehicle for sharing info and opportunities
SENDIASS
- Statutory free service providing support to parents/carers of children with SEND; commissioned by NY but separate from them; Includes information about transitions to adulthood