Age 19 to 25

Education, training and finding employment

You may continue to look at a range of options, such as:

  • apprenticeships
  • work-based learning
  • work-related learning at college - supported internships
  • paid work
  • self-employment
  • higher education
  • volunteering
  • supported employment - if you have social care needs you may be able to receive support from the Employment Support Service.

If you are looking for paid work, Job Centre Plus provides services including a Disability Employment advisor and Access to Work funding which can pay for equipment and support at work if you are eligible. For more information visit the GOV.UK page: Work and disabled people.

EHC plans

The local authority can maintain an EHC plan until you turn 25. The annual review process will continue while you have a plan. Your review will decide whether you still need a plan.

Your plan will end if you:

  • achieve the outcomes within it
  • are not making sufficient progress
  • enter higher education
  • leave education
  • get a paid job

Friendships and being part of your community

You can find information on the SEND Directory about social groups/youth groups that you may want to attend.

Many of the youth groups at your local Family Hub include young people up to the age of 25 with SEND. See what's on across all services at Lancashire County Council for events at your local Family Hub and libraries.

If you are moving to university, have a look at the support that is available from the university. Look at what there is in the wider community.

Health

If you have a learning disability you are entitled to an annual health check. You can ask your GP about this.

If you are autistic or have ADHD or a learning disability you can visit Autism Unlocked. This is an online resource available in Lancashire with free advice and guidance

Adult social care

If you received support from the Transition Team before your 18th birthday, they will review the support in place and decide whether they need to stay in touch with you. This might be if you are leaving school or college around your 19th birthday and have complex support needs.

If you have adult social care services from the council (such as Direct Payments, short breaks, care agency or supported living), the council will arrange for one of the adult social care teams to complete a review of your support within 12 months.

If you did not receive support from the Transition Team but think that you have social care needs, you can ask for support from Adult Social Care by getting in touch with us.

You can find out more on the adult social care pages. There is information about our criteria for support, assessing your needs and planning your support.

You could get help from the Adult Disability Service, or Enablement Service, to help you develop confidence and skills to be more independent.