If a young person has an impairment, illness, or disability and is likely to require support into adulthood, you can make a referral to the Transitions Adult Social Care (TASC) team and ask us for a transition assessment.
Early identification and planning is vital to ensure a smooth transition to adult social care so referrals can be made from age 14.
Before carrying out a transition assessment, we will first consider a young person’s specific needs and determine what kind of support can help them live more comfortably and independently. Our goal is to:
- help young people live as independently as possible for as long as possible
- focus on the positive aspects of young people’s lives
- encourage self-care and support young people to gain or retain their independence and live their best lives
Following these conversations, it may be decided that a transition assessment is required. The assessment will determine if the young person is eligible to receive adult social care services when they reach their 18th birthday.
How to make a referral
Parents, carers, professionals and young people can complete our referral form.
Please provide us with as much information as possible about the young person you wish to refer. We cannot accept bulk or generic referrals, and the form needs to include information about the current impairments, disabilities, diagnoses or health conditions of the young person and the support you feel will be needed into adulthood.
Consent must be sought before the form is completed.
If you have any questions about making a referral to the TASC team, the services we provide, or wider questions about adult social care please call us on 01392 381291 or email us at tasc@devon.gov.uk.
What happens next
A member of the team will get in touch with the parent, carer or young person when the young person is around 16 years of age to introduce themselves and allow them to ask any questions they have about adult social care.
Referrals may also be made to other appropriate services at this time, such as children’s services, occupational therapists, Reaching for Independence Service, or Devon Carers. The allocated team member will be able to discuss referrals to these and other appropriate services throughout their involvement.
We may also implement some technology aids and apps where this is suitable. The workers may also recommend and complete referrals for carer’s assessments for family members or others who support the young person. Carer’s assessments can take place from when the young person is 17 and a half years old.
More information about the TASC team
The TASC service provided by Devon County Council focuses on the early identification of young people who are likely to require care and support in adulthood.
Our goal is to ensure that this group of young individuals, along with their families and those that care for them, feels well-informed and prepared for the transition into adulthood.
Transition should be an ongoing process rather than a single event and it should be tailored to suit a child’s needs. More information about preparing for adulthood can be found on our SEND Local Offer website. This includes a new transitions guide.
The TASC service, part of Adult Social Care, is a Devon county-wide social care team, working with many partners and guided by the Care Act principles (see also Care Act – easy read guidance)
We are committed to engaging with young people, families, those that care for them, and support agencies to enable young people to fully recognise their potential and opportunities as adults, fostering independence, self-reliance, and confidence to the greatest opportunities available.
The vision of the TASC service is to improve our service to better support young people to transition to adulthood.