Do I need support in my journey to adulthood?

• Preparing for Adulthood Pathway 0-25 years
  
• What can I do for myself?
  
  
• What are my goals for the future?

14 years

• My parents/carers can consider if I need support from a social worker
  
  
• What might I need to learn to help me be more independent?
  
  
• Annual Review.  In my Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Annual Review we will talk about my future goals and how I am going to get there.  This includes my education, employment, living independently, my health and relationships.

16 years

• Do I need support to make my own decisions, or can I do this for myself?
  
  
• What will my day look like when I'm not at school or college?
  
  
• I have a right to have my wishes and feelings heard.
  
  
• My social worker will make sure I have an adult social worker if needed.
  
  
• Annual Review
  
  
• If I don't have a social worker I can ask for an assessment
  
  Phone: 0300 111 8010
  Email: staffordshirecares@staffordshire.gov.uk
  Text/SMS (for people with a hearing impairment): 07814 194 111
  Minicom: 01785 276207
  
  
• Me and my family will be given information on where we can get support

18 years

• Am I entitled to any benefits?
  
  
• My adult social worker will plan with me the support they assess I need to start from my 18th birthday.
  
  
• My support plan will be reviewed with me and the important people in my life.
  
  
• Annual Review.  At my EHCP annual review we will talk about whether I can progress further with my education or training and review progress towards outcomes.

25 years

• Do I still need help and who will help me?

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