Transition (moving from childrens to adult services)

UHMBT want to support young people as they move from childrens services to adult services.

If your child has a long-term condition and they are 14 years or older, please encourage them to ask their nurse, therapist or doctor about planning for future health care. 

Transition planning is the period of time you, your child and health professionals can plan together what health care may be needed for the future. 

Parents and young people report feeling concerned about managing the transfer to adult health services if the young person has a long-term condition or complex health need. 

Young people and parents/carers have lots of questions that their health professional can help with, including:

• When should I take responsibility for my own health?
• What is a "Best Interest Decision" or "Mental Capacity Act"? 
• Can I still stay on the children's ward?
• Who can stay with me on an adult ward?
• Why do I need an annual review with a GP?
• Why do I need a Hospital Passport?

Start planning :
How to start Transition Planning in University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Trust 

Why not take a look at the Ready Steady Go questionnaire and take to your next health care appointment to discuss.

Ready steady go programme: Easy read booklet (2459) - patient information

Parents : Ready Steady Go: Parent plan
Ready to start :Easy read - Ready
Steady :Easy read - Steady
Ready to Go :Easy read - Go

Hello to Adult Services RSG Hello to Adult Services - TIER Network