How are transition referrals made?

A transition referral helps us to know about young people who may need advice, information, or support about adult social care as they move into adulthood.

If you already receive support from Children’s Services:

Your allocated worker will talk with you about whether you need a referral to the Transition Team. They will make the referral for you if it’s needed. This usually happens around age 16, when you should start having “Preparing for Adulthood” conversations about your future.

If you do not receive support from Children’s Services:

You can contact Adult’ Services direct (this is called a self-referral).
You can do this from age 17 and 6 months by filling in the online referral form.

If you have any questions about referring to Adults' Services, please contact our Adults' CarePoint.

Phone: 01243 642121

Calls using BT Relay UK: 18001 01243 642121 (for deaf callers from a textphone or the BT Relay UK app downloaded onto a computer, tablet or smartphone)

Online form: How to get adult social care support - West Sussex County Council

Write to: Adults’ CarePoint
County Hall
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RQ