A Transition Guide for All Services - Transition Information Network

needs, questions about communication, access to learning, mobility, selfcare,independent living, and special equipment may be discussed. Thisinformation can be contributed (with permission) to the main transitionplanning process to help ensure effective support is planned for. Where ayoung person has a specific medical condition (and other agencies have sofar had limited input), a health professional may take a lead in initiatingtransition planning, alerting other agencies as appropriate.The transition from paediatric to adult health services is covered in a rangeof guidance and, in response to the NSF, the Department of Health haveproduced guidance for implementing a process to make the transition frompaediatric to adult health services a positive experience for those withcomplex health needs (see legislation box above). This work translates wellto include all disabled young people. Many area’s and specialist teams aredeveloping adolescent teams to bridge this time and are reporting somesuccess.For more information on this emerging area of practiceThe Care Services Improvement Partnership supports positive changes inservices and in the wellbeing of vulnerable people with health and socialcare needs. www.csip.org.ukThe Department of Health provides health and social care policy, guidanceand publications. www.dh.gov.ukThe National Service Framework for children, young people and maternityservices, published on 15 September 2004, sets standards for children’shealth and social services, and the interface of those services witheducation. www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthandsocialcaretopics/Childrensservices/Childrenservicesinformation/index.htmAppendix 3Appendix 3: Assessments103