The transition into adulthood from 14 to 18 years of age is an important time in the lives of young people.

It is important to consider the following throughout the transitions process (and beyond):

• the young person’s own strengths and capabilities and goal’s
• the support the young person will need to meet their aspirations and goal’s
• the support already available from the young persons’ family, wider support network and within the community

A strength-based approach will protect the individual’s independence and ability to make choices. This will be the ‘golden thread’ that runs through the interactions between the health and social care teams and the people that they support.