Children’s Social Care and Early Help supports families with children and young people under the age of 18. They work with families to make sure that children and young people are safe, healthy, and have the support they need to grow up happy and well.
When you reach the age of 18, Social Care services are usually provided by Adult Social Care. Some young people will continue to work with Early Help or Children’s Social care until they are 25 years old.
The best time to plan the move to adult services will be different for each person. You may no longer need help from social care as you get older, or you may need more support.
If you still need support, you will start the move to Adult Social Care between the age of 16 and 18. This is known as the transition from Children’s to Adult Services. There is not a set age to move to Adult Social Care. Everybody is different. It will happen at the time that is right for you.
Planning for this move should begin when you are in Year 9 at school, or 13 or 14 years old. This process may start earlier or end later. This is common for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
Speak to Adult Social CarePoint to start a conversation about your care and support needs. They give information and support adults in Newcastle who find day to day activities difficult. This could include community activities, cooking, washing, or caring for someone. We can talk to you to find out how you are managing at home. We can have a conversation with you to understand your situation. To find out what’s working well and where we can help. We can put you in touch with local services
Read more about moving from Childrens to Adults Social Care on Information Now.