What does this mean?
When a young person reaches 18 the responsibility for providing
social care support transfers from Children's Services to Adult
Social Care.
A transition into adulthood plan should be made before the young
person's 18th birthday to reflect their needs and wishes
for education, training, leisure and employment. This should
include social care support to enable them to pursue their goals
and to live more independently if appropriate.
When a young person reaches adulthood the services provided may
change. This could mean that they are no longer eligible for the
same services, or that more services are needed to support their
carer.
Who can get this support?
When a young person with a physical or learning disability, or
with sight or hearing problems, becomes 18 and needs practical help
they can ask us to look at their social care needs as an adult. In
order to work out just what these needs are, we do need to carry
out an assessment.
What is an assessment?
This assessment is a thorough discussion with the young person
and with parents or carers. This may also involve gathering
information from other professionals who work with them and know
their situation well.
How much does it cost?
You should be aware that some adult services may have to be paid
for, but the actual amount you pay will depend on what services you
receive. You may be able to get help with the costs and we will
help you fill out a financial assessment form to see if you qualify
for financial help.
Do you want more choice and control?
We may provide or arrange services for you but if you want more
choice and control over your own money and what you spend it on
then there a number of way that we can support you to do this. You
can choose to:
- Buy your own support using money given to you
- Ask us to arrange the support you need
- Keep getting the same support as you do now
- Have a mix of these.
Find out more about managing your
support
How to get in touch
If you already receive services as a young person then please
speak to your Social Worker. If not, and you are under 18 years,
the Children and Young People's Team should be your first point.
You can contact them from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday on 0161 217
6028.
If you are 18 or over and you have no Social Worker, then Adult
Social Care should be your first point of contact for all referrals
and general enquiries. You can contact them from 8am to 6pm, Monday
to Friday on 0161 217 6029.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone,
check that we've got all our facts straight and then maybe follow
this up with a visit to your home to talk about your personal
situation and to discuss what help is available.