Who can attend?
These sessions are designed for residents, young people, and those who support them professionally or as carers. They aim to provide essential skills and information to help individuals live as independently as possible and ensure a smooth transition to adulthood.
- Young people aged 13 – 18+
- Parents and carers
- Professionals
Upcoming events
Understanding the difference between children’s and adult’s services.
Gain insights into the key differences between children’s and adults’ services, and understand how these changes impact you or your young person during the transition period.
Date: 11 February 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Training and employment opportunities.
Explore various training and employment opportunities available for young people transitioning into adulthood. Learn how to create and utilise vocational profiles to support career development and access these resources effectively.
Date: 18 March 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Independent living and housing options.
Discover the different independent living and housing options available, and understand how to navigate the process of finding suitable accommodation for young adults.
Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Support available for parents, carers and young carers before, during and after transitions.
Learn about the support systems in place for parents, carers, and young carers throughout the transition process, ensuring they have the necessary resources and assistance.
Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Aspirations, Mental capacity and decision making
Understand the principles of mental capacity and decision-making, and how these concepts apply to young people transitioning to adulthood, including your rights and responsibilities.
Date: 17 June 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Money management
Get practical advice on money management, including budgeting, saving, and financial planning, to help young people manage their finances effectively as they transition to adulthood.
Date: 07 July 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Good mental health and resilience
Learn strategies for maintaining good mental health and building resilience, ensuring young people are equipped to handle the challenges and changes that come with transitioning to adulthood.
Date: 16 September 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Useful information
For those unable to attend live, we will provide a pre-recorded session with a Q&A segment available on our website as part of our ongoing support and assistance.
Your feedback in important to us. We will continue to ask for feedback and ideas on topics people you would like to hear more about. We have lots of valuable information to share and look forward to everyone’s participation.