Please note: this A – Z is for guidance only.
We do not endorse these services, nor is this A-Z exhaustive of all available services/information. We encourage families and carers to support the young person with conducting their own research to find suitable services and information about transition into adulthood.
The Local Authority has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to refer a person for an independent advocate if there is no family member, friend, or unpaid carer who can support the person to be actively involved and represent their wishes and the person has substantial difficulty with one or more of the following.
There are different types of advocates available, for example Independent Care Act advocacy and Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy. If required, your care manager will discuss which type of advocacy is most appropriate with you.
Every person with a learning disability who is of transition age (or older) is entitled to an Annual Health Check. This should lead to a Health Action Plan (HAP), which is a person-centred document outlining all the person’s health needs. The young person’s GP surgery is a good place to enquire for further information.
Also see Hospital / Care Passport
