New Transition Team – Cheshire West and Chester

Cheshire West and Chester Council has set up a specialised team to assess the needs of young people with disabilities and arrange appropriate support for them and their families. These young people aged between 16 and 25 years old, may have physical and/or learning disabilities or sensory impairment. The team will ensure that each has their own plan, setting out the steps required for a smooth transition from children’s to adult’s care and support services. Comprising seven full time staff, the team will work closely with the Council’s social care services and Special Educational Needs teams to ensure that every disabled young person has opportunities for paid employment, the potential to live independently, good health, and develops the skills to form friendships, relationships and be part of his or her community.

Councillor Brenda Dowding, Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health, commented: “The new service recognises the need to target support to those families who have disabled children growing up to adulthood. By concentrating on the needs and wishes of the young person, we aim to put together a personalised plan which nurtures potential, opens up a range of new opportunities and reduces stress for families at a critical part of a young person’s life. “

Councillor Mark Stocks, Executive Member for Education and Children, commended the development as, “Emphasising what can be done when key services work together, putting the wellbeing of the young person at the centre of planning for their changing and future needs, so that they get the very best possible start in life.”

For further information contact: Louise Hill, Senior Manager,
Disabled Children and Personal Budgets. Tel. 0151 337 6300
Keith Evans, Senior Manager,
Prevention and Wellbeing Tel. 01244 972990
Samantha Williams, Senior
Practice Lead/Practice
Manager Tel 01606 271939