‘A checklist to a good transition’ joins the suite of resources compiled by ‘Together for Short Lives’, aimed at improving the experiences of young people moving from familiar children’s services into adult services, a process known as transition.
More and more seriously ill young people are living into adulthood, but transition still proves a stressful, uncoordinated experience for many.
These young people don’t have time to waste, so we want to support them to achieve the smooth transition they deserve, with properly coordinated care and a supportive team of professionals behind them.
Generously supported by the Bupa UK Foundation, ‘A checklist to a good transition’ is designed for seriously ill young people to assess how well agencies involved in their education and care are working together to enable a smooth transition. In particular, the checklist focuses on enabling young people to play an active role in planning and decision-making, whilst acknowledging the ongoing role parents and carers will likely play in their care.
The checklist itself is targeted at young people aged 14-18+ and addresses three pivotal points in transition:
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Preparing for adulthood: aimed at young people who have started talking about their plans for the future with teachers and care providers
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Preparing for moving on: aimed at young people who have a transition plan in place and are moving towards transferring to adult services
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Settling into adult services: aimed at young people who have made the transition to adult services and are continuing to receive help and information to thrive in adulthood.
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