Making choices
Moving from children’s services to adult services is called transition Transition means changing from one thing to another. Transition sometimes means things like when you change from having children's social care Social care means the services that give care and support to people who need it. to adult social care. . Adult services are different from children’s services and you may have more choices on the care you receive and the decisions that you are able to make.
Differences you can expect
We have produced a short film with Bradford People First that shows the differences you can expect in hospital as a young adult. It is aimed at young people with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. and can be shared with family, friends, carers and hospital staff.
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about the Treat me well health campaigning or general campaigning in your area, you can contact your regional campaigns officer.
Treat Me Well
Treat Me Well is our campaign to transform how the NHS The NHS is the National Health Service. The NHS gives free healthcare to everyone in the UK and includes things like your GP (doctors) surgery and hospitals. treats people with a learning disability in hospital. Find out what we’re calling for and how you can help.