This resource provides a checklist in phases for transitioning from childrens services to adults services.
Click here to view the resource: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/app/uploads/2018/03/18-03-20-A-checklist-to-a-good-transition.pdf
This guide has been developed to help young people from the age of 14 years with life-threatening conditions to know more about what to expect when they move to adult services.
Click here to view the resource: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/app/uploads/2018/01/FamRes-Moving-To-Adult-Services-Guide.pdf
This guide was developed in response to a gap in health professionals’ skills in having difficult conversations with the growing number of young adults* with life-limiting conditions who come in to their care. This gap was one of the findings of the STEPP research project (a project which looked at examples of positive practice in transition to adult health settings for young adults with life-limiting conditions).
Click here to view the resource: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/get-support/supporting-you/family-resources/difficult-conversations-young-adults/
This resource from Hospice UK provides information on what transition care is and why it is beneficial.
Click here to view the resource: https://www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-hub/clinical-care-support/transition-child-adult-services#content-menu-25554
This organisation is committed to providing information on transition care, how to make it as smooth as possible, and providing practical guidance on what to consider when thinking about transitioning to adult services.
Click here to view the resource: https://steppingup.ie/
The purpose of the clinical guidance is to promote collaborative working across primary, secondary and tertiary care and through effective communication, involvement of the correct professionals to coordinate the continuing care and support necessary for the child/young person and their parents/guardians.
Click here to view the resource: HSE National Clinical Guidance
