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 begins adulthood, their case goes to the Adult Social Care Transition Team. As a parent or carer, you can then 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 in your caring role and daily life.
- 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're unsure, the carer's assessment will help you. It will prompt a discussion about support options.
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.
