All new transition referrals are initially screened by the Lifelong Services transition team managers and senior social work practitioners.
The purpose of this is to:
- check that evidence that the person has a lifelong disability acquired before the age of 25 years i.e. clinical evidence of disability, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), My Plan etc. has been submitted with the referral
- explore if the person is likely to need clinical support, for example from the Adult Mental Health or the Community Learning Disability Team
- to decide if a person with complex health needs should have an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). If the young person has a primary health need and is eligible for CHC funding, their case is normally then closed to social services
- place all eligible transition referrals on the waiting list for allocation to a transition care manager. Prior to allocation, a care manager will make contact with the young person and/or their carer/s for an initial discussion about the young person’s plans for their future, and how they are going to meet their identified outcomes
- provide an explanation to the referrer or young person with signposting, advice and information as necessary, if a transition referral is not accepted.