Preparing for adulthood

The My Journey to Adulthood handbook includes information to help you think about your future.

On this page, you can find all the useful websites mentioned in the handbook. They can help with work and education, living independently, communication, health and getting involved in your community.

Jobs, education and training

• Staffordshire Local Offer
  Information and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Open Door work placements
  Find out about supported work experience opportunities.
• Connect to Work
  Find information about support to get into and stay in work.
• Apprenticeships and work-based training
  Find out about apprenticeships and other work-based training opportunities.
• Supported internships
  Find information about supported internships and opportunities to develop skills in the workplace.
• Work experience
  Find out about work experience opportunities.

Independent living

• Occupational therapy
  Information about occupational therapy and support with everyday activities.
• Equipment and technology
  Information about equipment and technology that may help you to live more independently.
• ASSIST
  Information about technology that can help people remain safe and independent.

Communication and making decisions

• Communication Passports
  Information about communication passports and ways to record how you communicate and what support you need.
• NHS England
  Health information and information about NHS services in England.

Health

• Specialist health services
  Information about specialist health services and support.
• Children's Physiotherapy Service
  Information about children's physiotherapy services.

Friends and your community

• Community support services
  Find information about support and activities in your community.
• Community Help Points
  Find places where you can get information and help in your local community.

Getting support as an adult

If you think you may need care and support as an adult, you can find more information in the Preparing for Adulthood section of this guide.

You can also use the Staffordshire Local Offer to find information about SEND, education, employment and support. The handbook also gives contact details for the Adult Social Care Transitions Team.