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SEND Transitions


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Education & Employment

When transitioning to adult services, deciding what next step is best can be tricky. Click through to read articles about educational and employment options.
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Financial Matters

From benefits like Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), this section helps you navigate what you're entitled to and how to get it.
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Health

Health transitions can impact a person's life in many ways. This section covers NHS Continuing Health Care and mental heath support transition.
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Helpful Guides & Information

This section has a variety of articles, guides and editorials on SEND transitions topics.
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Independent Living

Everyone should be able to live independently with choice and control. There are many options to choose from and different benefits that you may be entitled to. Click through to learn more.
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Social & Personal

Feeling connected to your community and having social interaction is an important part of life. This section covers everything social - from supported social interaction to sex and relationships.
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Social Care

The transition from children to adult social care can feel overwhelming. This section outlines what you can expect, the processes and how to ask for what you want.
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Transitions Overview

Are you at the beginning of your transitions journey? Not sure where to start? This section will give you a broad overview of the things you may want to know as you begin to make decisions about your future.