The Transitions Team is a part of the Learning Disability Service in Leeds.
They are a dedicated group of social workers and health care professionals who work with young people aged 14-25 years old who have a diagnosed disability and/or complex health needs.
Their support includes:
- personalised planning and social-care support
- coordinated transition from children’s services to adult services
- a strengths-based, inclusive approach
- working together with education, health, social care and families to plan for adulthood
The Transitions Team can only work with young people where there is an existing package of care in place, such as a Direct Payment or Respite. Young people should have either an active Early Help Plan, a Social Worker from Children’s Social Care or receive funding from Children’s Continuing Healthcare.
To make a referral to the Transitions Team for young people nearing their 18th birthday, call the Adult Contact Centre on 0113 222 4401.
If the young person is not eligible for the Transitions Team, the referral will be passed to the relevant adult social care team.
If the young person is under 18 years and has current care needs but no package of care, a referral can be made to the Children’s Contact Centre on 0113 222 4403, who will assess and offer support and guidance.