How the Transition Team supports your family and carers
This page is for families and carers of young people with disabilities who are preparing for adulthood. We want to make sure you have all the information and support you need during this transition.
Support for carers of all ages
As a carer, you may sometimes need help and support. There are many ways to get support in Surrey. We have helpful information to support you as a carer.
Changes for parents and carers as your child transitions to adult life
When a child with disabilities starts their journey to adulthood and is referred to the Adult Social Care Transition Team, you, as a parent or carer, can also ask for a carer's assessment. The Care Act recognises the rights of carers.
A carer's assessment can help you in many ways:
- It is a conversation that helps the Transition Team understand the best way to support you in your caring role and in your life outside of caring.
- It helps you to share your experience of caring and to recognise your role as a carer.
- You can get information, advice and help.
- It helps to identify and discuss any difficulties you may have in your caring role and in other aspects of your daily living.
- It helps you to consider contingency plans if you were not able to continue to provide care.
How a carer's assessment can help you
You may already have a good idea of what kind of help you need to make your caring role easier. If you are unsure, the carer's assessment will give you a chance to think about this and talk through the options of support.
What support is there for young carers and siblings?
If you are a young carer or a sibling of someone preparing for adulthood, we know it can be tough. It can affect schoolwork and friendships, but you don't have to cope on your own.
Surrey Young Carers is an organisation that supports young carers to get the information and advice they need.
They can give you someone to talk to and give you opportunities to have fun and make new friends with young people in similar circumstances.
