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Transition means change, such aswhen you are moving from

Children, Schools and FamiliesServices to Adult Services.

This can be from age of14 to 25 years.

Transition also means changes thatyou want to happen in your life,

like getting a job, findingsomwhere to live and being

more independent.

The Transition Service is a specialistcommunity based service for teensand young adults with disabilitieswho live in Tower Hamlets.

Transition planningbegins during Year 9

when you turn 14.

ContentsIntroduction 3Information about Services 4Education 4Training and Employment (including Social Enterprises)

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Housing 8

Support and Leisure 9

Day Care Services 9

Health Services 10

Short Breaks 11

Advocacy Services 12

Advice/Other Support 13

Useful Websites 15

Services/Organisations for Carers 15

Transition Services 17

Transitions Pathway 18

Transition into Adulthood 19

We are here to support you during this timeof transition. This service is made up oftransition workers from the following teams:

W Disability Transition TeamW Community Learning Disability Service

(CLDS)W Tower Hamlets Youth and Connexions

ServiceW Educational PsychologyW Disabilities Options Team

(physical disabilities)W Special Educational NeedsW Tower Hamlets NHS PCTW Job Enterprise and Training ‘JET’

You will create a plan with a team of peoplewho are important to you, including yourfamily, teachers, social worker, connexionsworker and anyone else you want to beinvolved.

The transition plan you create in Year 9 willidentify what is important to you in your lastyears of school and as you become an adult.

You will be referred to the AdultTeam before your 16th birthday. A social worker from adult services will start attending meetings and get to know you aroundyour 17th birthday (depending on the level and kinds of your support needs). To be eligible forcontinuing care during adulthood by Adult Services, you have to have a learning disability anda critical or substantial risk to independence as defined by Fair Access to Care. For further detailson the eligibility criteria, refer to the following link:http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/@ps/documents/digitalasset/dh_113155.pdf

You can be referred by a social worker, someone at your school oryour connexions advisor, but anyone can refer you including yourparents. A social worker should start attending your annual reviewmeetings at school from year 9 onwards (age 13-14). The socialworker and/or your connexions worker will discuss what you wantto do when you leave school.

The Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) Team is multi-disciplinary consisting of social care and health staff such as healthnurses. If you need it, you can get help from a physiotherapist,occupational therapist, community nurse, psychologist, speech andlanguage therapist, psychiatrist, art therapist or counsellor. Theteam will make sure you know all the options for your transitionincluding education, employment, housing, support and leisure.The CLDS worker will become your social worker when you are 18years old.

The Community Learning Disability Service Team will visit with youand your family to talk about your social as well as health needswhen you are 16 years old. This process is called an Assessment.Staff from Adult and Children, Schools & Families will worktogether and visit jointly if needed, taking a person centredapproach to help you plan for your future. A person centredapproach means putting you at the centre of planning for your life.They will ensure you have support with physiotherapy, nursing,occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapyand art therapy.

You can also apply for personal budgets, which is money you get to spend on your support.The purpose of this is to allow you to have control over how you spend your money on yoursupport giving you the choice to decide and buy support that best meets your needs. YourCLDS worker will be able to provide you with more information and there is a Personal BudgetInfo Pack, which can be obtained from Adults Health and Wellbeing of the London Borough ofTower Hamlets.

EDUCATIONAdmissions Unit East Ham CampusHigh Street , South London E6 6ERTelephone: 020 8257 4000Provide continuing education and access tosupport for deaf people and people withother disabilities.

Admissions Unit Shoreditch CampusFalkirk Street, London N1 6HQTelephone: 020 7613 9123080 0515 152 via TypetalkProvide continuing education as well as accessto support for deaf people and people withother disabilities.

City Lit College1-10 Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BATelephone: 020 7492 2586Adult education courses for people withlearning disabilities.

City Lit Centre for Deaf PeopleKeeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BATelephone: 020 7492 2722 020 7492 2764 minicomEmail: faxfhe@citylit.ac.ukProvide courses for deaf people and offerinterpreting communication and note takingsupport for local colleges.

Connexions 35 Bow Road, E3 2ADCareers Information Personal AdvisorTelephone: 020 8983 3535 Connexions provides careers advice andguidance service for young people in TowerHamlets. It offers details of the latest jobvacancies as well as information, advice andguidance on career choices, qualifications andcourses open to you.

Hackney Community College LearningSupport/British Sign Language Co-ordinatorShoreditch Campus, Falkirk Street, HackneyLondon N1 6HQTelephone: 020 7613 9129Text: 020 7613 9082 Fax: 020 7613 9336 Email: amurray@tcch.ac.uk

Newham College Learning Support/ BritishSign Language Co-ordinatorNewham College of Further EducationWelfare Road, London E15 4HTTelephone: 020 8257 4000/4285

Support for Learning Service(Advisory Teacher)85 Harford Street, London E1 4PY (till September 2010)Telephone: 020 7364 6443Fax: 020 7364 6441Support for Learning Service aims to improvethe attainment of children and young peopleby helping schools increase their capacity forInclusion, including Social Inclusion, throughoffering advice, training, and support forteaching and pastoral interventions. Pleasenote that from September 2010, the Supportfor Learning Service will re-locate to 2nd Floorof the Professional Development Centre(PDC), English Street, E3 4TA.

Information about Services

The Hub3rd Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Close Crescent,London E14 2BGTelephone: 020 7364 2184

The Hub is a partnership of all organisationsthat offer 14-19 learning in Tower Hamlets.The partnership will make sure that everyyoung person can:W Choose from a wide range of good and

interesting coursesW Find a local course that match your

interests and needsW See how their course can lead onto further

study and a careerW Follow a personal route to success

The range of provision that are on offer for16-19 year olds with learning difficulties ordisabilities in 2010/11 are set out in thetable on page 6.

Tower Hamlets CollegeArbour Square Centre, Arbour Square London E1 0PTTelephone: 020 7510 7510Website: www.tower.ac.ukProvide a wide range of courses and offerlearning support for students with learningdisabilities.

TRAINING &EMPLOYMENT(includingSOCIALENTERPRISE)Coborn Day Opportunities Project 1-3 Coborn Street, London E3 2ABTelephone: 020 8980 0957Provides centre and community basedactivities which facilitates adults access tocolleges, Idea Stores and other learningfacilities in the Borough. They have two SocialEnterprises, the Garden project and theCoborn Artists where students and staff atCoborn provide workshops for professionals,carers and people with communicationdifficulties through Makaton. Makaton is anationally recognised sign and speechprogramme which uses basic hand signs,symbols and pictures. They also work closelywith the East London CommunicationEnterprise, a Social Enterprise which providesemployment opportunities for people withlearning difficulties.

Deaf Plus EmploymentFirst floor, Trinity Centre, Key Close,WhitechapelLondon E1 4HGTelephone: 020 7790 8747 voiceText phone: 020 7791 0105 Website: www.deafPLUS.orgProvide employment support to people withhearing impairment, this includes assessingclients employment needs, developing actionplans to help clients get back into work,training in job preparation, Maths, English, IT.Also provide support with seekingemployment, help with completingapplications for employment, help withwriting a CV, assistance with applying forAccess to Work funds and on-job assistance.

Providers Courses on offer to 16-19 year olds in 2010/11Beatrice Tate W Moving on coursesCambridge HeathSixth Form

W Foundation Learning Tier PathwaysW ASDAN Diploma in Personal Progression W ASDAN Transition ChallengeW ASDAN Towards IndependenceW ASDAN Personal Social DevelopmentW ASDAN Certificate in EmployabilityW Award in Personal Effectiveness

Central FoundationGirls School

W Life Skills:• Communication and Personal Skills• Adult Literacy• Art & Design

W Introduction to vocational studies in: • Care • Travel and Tourism • Retail • Sport and Leisure • Office Practice • Performing Arts / Media Studies

W Cambridge ESOL skills for Life:• OCR NAT Skills profile: • Literacy, ICT and Media Studies /Performing Arts

W AQA Adult LiteracyW BTEC Intro Diploma in Health and Social Care

George Green’s W ASDAN Entry Level 1 Personal ProgressW ASDAN Entry Levels 2 and 3 and Level 1 PSDW Entry Levels 2 and 3 and Level 1 PSD EnglishW Entry Levels 2 and 3 and Level 1 PSD MathematicsW Entry Levels 2 and 3 and Level 1 PSD ICT

Mulberry W Edexcel Level 1 Award/Certificate Health and Social CareW Edexcel Entry Level 3 Award Health and Social CareW ASDAN Entry Level 1/2/3 Award/Certificate Personal and Social

DevelopmentW Entry Level 1/2/3 Adult Literacy/Adult Numeracy W Entry Level 1/2/3 Functional Skills ICT

Phoenix W Post 16 opportunities for Autistic learnersTower HamletsCollege

W Move on 1 and 2W Skills for WorkW Transition to WorkW Supported Employment opportunitiesW Foundation Learning courses

The Hub - The range of provision that are on offer for 16-19 year olds with learning difficulties or disabilities in 2010/11

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AQA Assessment and Qualifications alliance ASDAN Awards Scheme Development and accreditation ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages OCR NAT and BTEC Vocational Qualifications

PSD Personal and Social Development Qualification

DITO – Disability Information TrainingOpportunity40-50 Southern Grove, London E3 4PXTelephone: 020 7364 6564Fax: 020 8880 6766Website: www.ditoth.orgDITO is an organisation that helps all disabledpeople to access information on benefits andsupports access to Citizen’s Advice Bureau.DITO also provides Information TechnologyTraining and employment training to helpdisabled people into placements andultimately employment.

JobCentre Plus Tower Hamlets Branch60 Commercial Road, London E1 1LPTelephone: 020 7301 8211Website: www.jobcentre.gov.ukProvide a specialist service for people who arehaving difficulty in getting a job because oftheir disability. Disability Employment Advisorscan offer support in getting into employmentor help gain new skills suitable to individualneeds.

Job Enterprise and Training (JET) 22-23 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RL Telephone: 020 8980 3500Website: www.towerproject.org.ukSpecialist Employment and Training Advisorsare qualified in Information, Advice andGuidance and offer a person centredapproach based on the individual person. JEToffer access to work funding, free skillsdevelopment training, life coaching andvocational rehabilitation services.

Poetry in WoodMontefiore Centre, Hanbury StreetLondon E1 5HZ Telephone: 020 7375 3933Website: www.poetryinwood.orgProvide art based woodwork, printing andcomputer art. Trainees can gain qualificationsfor these subjects. When the course is finishedtrainees have the chance to becomeapprentices of the Social Enterprise projectand earn money working on commissionsfrom the public.

Prospects- National Autistic Society (NAS)8 The Ivories, 6-8 Northampton StreetLondon N1 2HYTelephone: 020 7704 7450This is NAS’s employment and training servicefor people with an autism spectrum disorder(ASD) who wish to work. NAS work withemployers to help with the recruitment,training and retention of staff with an ASD.Some of their services are offered across theUK, others in specific areas.

Rework Tower Hamlets29 Skyline Village, Limeharbour, London E149TS Telephone: 020 7537 7462Fax: 020 7537 7455Rework supports residents of Tower Hamletswho have experienced mental healthproblems find employment, either paid orunpaid.

Whizz-Kidz4th Floor, Elliot House, 10-12 Allington StreetLondon SW1E 5EHTelephone: 020 7798 6124/ 07766258596 Website: www.whizz-kidz.org.ukWhizz-Kidz offer Life Skills Training which is aprogramme delivering key transition skillstraining to assist young disabled people withtheir personal development into adulthood.Training focuses on communications skills,media training, public speaking and preparinga CV. Whizz-Kidz also organise WorkExperience Programmes providing varied andrewarding work experience placements toyoung wheelchair users.

HOUSING A range of housing options and services areavailable to support people with disabilitieslook for a place to live, such as:

Accessible Housing RegisterTelephone: 020 7364 5000Website: www.thhs.org.ukA service run by the London Borough ofTower Hamlets. Offers information to disabledand elderly people who are looking forsuitable properties in the borough.

Living at Home by choiceTower Hamlets Homes (THH)Jack Dash House, 2 Lawn House CloseMarsh Wall, London E14 9YQTelephone: 020 7364 5015THH work with the London Borough of TowerHamlets to improve the quality of life for allresidents through providing excellent housingservices and decent homes.

Housing Association

Leaving Care ServiceKitcat Terrace, Bow E3 2SATelephone: 020 7364 1170 Leaving Care Service will help you developskills for successful independent living alongwith your carers and social workers. APersonal Advisor will be available to offer youthe support you need for independent livinguntil you are at least 21 years old. A PathwayAssessment and Plan will be completed withyou to help identify your skills and where youwould like to be in the future.

Independent LivingThe London Borough of Tower HamletsSupporting People Team commission anumber of organisations to provide supportedhousing services for people with learningdisabilities. The aim of these services is toenable individuals to live independently andhave choice and control over the support theyneed to live their lives as they want.

Most of the services offer self containedone bedroom flats with flexible support thatmeet the need of the individual and helpthem manage their own tenancy.

All of the services can be accessed via theCommunity Learning Disability Services.The services are provided by the followingorganisations:W Outward Housing

Telephone: 020 8980 7101Website: www.outward.org.ukA voluntary organisation offeringsupported housing.

W Look Ahead Housing and CareTelephone: 0207 937 1166Website: www.lookahead.org.ukProvide people with particular needs suchas those with learning disabilities withhigh quality accommodation and the careand support services they need to liveindependently. The organisation works inpartnership with local authorities andprimary care trusts to provide the supportto those in most need.

W MENCAPTelephone: 020 8980 5631Website: www.mencap.com Provide specialist services to enable peoplewith a learning disability to develop theskills they need to lead fulfilling lives.Support is provided on housing as well asother areas such as education andlearning, jobs and training and leisure.

Information on the London Borough ofTower Hamlets Supporting People Team isas follows : Telephone: 020 7364 7021Email: supporting.people@towerhamlets.gov.ukThe Supporting People programme buys,funds and monitors housing-related supportservices for vulnerable adults in TowerHamlets making sure that they are of goodquality and meet the needs of the peoplereceiving them. The main purpose of‘housing-related support’ is to develop andmaintain a person's ability to liveindependently, either in their own home or insupported accommodation. More details areavailable on the London Borough of TowerHamlets Website.

SUPPORT ANDLEISURELeisure Pass(Concession/pay as you go)Website: www.gll.org.ukOr call your local leisure centre to apply.

Tower Hamlets Youth & ConnexionsServiceTelephone: 020 8983 3535 A range of outdoor and indoor leisure positiveactivities are available for young people.

Tower Hamlets Youth & CommunityServicesTelephone: 020 7364 3193Website: www.amp.uk.netPlaces to go and things to do. A guide foryoung people in Tower Hamlets. Provide arange of indoor and outdoor activities.Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP)Programme also available from MarthaBarden- Tel 020 8983 3535 or email:Martha.barden@vtplc.com.

DAY CARESERVICESSpecialist Services Antill Road Day Centre

109A Antill Road, Bow, London E3 5BWTelephone: 020 8983 5883Website: www.thecamdensociety.co.uk/antillProvides day care for adults aged 19 and overwith severe learning disabilities and multipledisabilities with complex and high care needs.Activities include: physiotherapy, sensory andrelaxation sessions, hydrotherapy, art-craftand community based visits.

Asian Parents Association Special EducationNeeds Tower Hamlets (APASENTH) The Brady Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HUTelephone: 0207 375 0554Website: www.apasenth.org.ukProvide advice and support toAsian/Bangladeshi families including: welfarebenefits, special educational needs, housingand health. They also have a day care projectwhich provides a range of social andeducational activities for people with learningdisabilities. APASENTH also provide a Trainingand Employment Project which seeks toprovide a variety of practical support,interviews skills, confidence building, CVwriting, IT training and practical support intowork.

Bromley by Bow Community Care ProjectSt Leonards Street, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3BTTelephone: 020 8709 9842Website: www.bbbc.org.ukRun a range of projects and services tailoredto the needs of the whole community -families, young people, vulnerable adults andelders. They support people across a range ofprojects and services in 4 main ways: supportpeople to overcome chronic illness andunhealthy lifestyles, enable peopleto learn new skills, supportpeople to become fewer grantdependent and to find work andprovide the tools to create anenterprising community.

Bangladeshi Parents and Carers Association(BPCA) St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road Bethnal Green, London E2 9PLTelephone: 020 8880 7036Website: www.bpcaonline.org.ukBPCA is a specialist voluntary organisationworking with people with multiple disabilities.They provide culturally appropriate dayservice for Bengali service users with varyinglevels of need and is a community basedservice. They offer a range of workshops andgroups focusing on literacy and numeracy,using computers, cooking, social skills,personal hygiene and safety, communicationskills and work experience.

RCHL, Blue Skies Project The William Brinson Centre, 3-5 Arnold StreetBow, London E3 3NTTelephone: 020 8980 0087This is a support service for adults with alearning disability across a variety of abilitylevels and is a local community based service.Activities in the community include cinemavisits, ten pin bowling and other activities thatservice users choose to take part in. Promotesdaily living skills and have established linkswith local colleges that are regularly accessedas part of a support programme.

There is also a group called Moving On Upthat focuses on supporting young people intheir transitions to adulthood to help them todevelop independence, choice and control toachieve fulfilling lives in the future.

Tower Project – New Dawn45-55 Whitehorse Road, London E1 0NDTelephone: 020 7790 9085Website: www.towerproject.org.ukNew Dawn is a day care service providing arange of services to specific groups within thecommunity including people with learningand physically disabilities, those who areautistic, have a hearing or visual impairmentand mental health problems.

Tower Project - First Start – Autistic DayService Cedar Centre 17 Arden Crescent, Timber Wharves Isle of Dogs, London E14 9WA Telephone: 020 7538 4600Website: www.towerproject.org.ukSupports young adults with autism inreaching their full potential and ambitions byengaging them in a range of activities such asarts and craft, gym, sporting activities,residential trips, relaxation and massagesessions. Support is provided to also improvetheir life skills, such as assistance with readingand writing.

HEALTHSERVICESChild and Adolescent Mental HealthServices (CAMHS) Children and Young People’s Centre 16-18 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NFTelephone: 020 7426 2375Fax: 020 7426 2491Email: foundation@eastlondon.nhs.uk Website: www.eastlondon.nhs.ukThe service aims to promote the emotionaland mental wellbeing of all children andyoung people (up to 18 years old) in TowerHamlets. The service has a range of genericand targeted provision.

NHS Walk-In Centre (Whitechapel) Whitechapel Walk-In CentreThe Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, E1 1BZTelephone: 020 7092 4000/ 020 7943 1333Fax: 020 7092 4121The Whitechapel Walk-In Centre providestreatment for minor illnesses and offersgeneral healthcare advice. These servicescomplement, but are not a replacement for,local GPs. The walk-in centre will not normallyprovide repeat prescriptions. No appointmentis necessary.

The centre is open Monday-Friday from 7am-10pm, and on Saturdays, Sundays andbank holidays from 9am-10pm.

Physical Disabilities Options Team (DOT)The Ground Floor, Mile End Hospital, BancroftRoad, London E1 4HATransition Social workerTelephone: 020 8223 8841DOT provides a rehabilitation service toimprove the health, independence, and livesof adults aged 16-64 with severe complexphysical disability.

Pritchards Road Centre Marion Place, Pritchards Road, London E29AXTelephone: 020 7364 1032/ 1034Offers support to adults experiencing mentalhealth problems including: yoga, keep fit,relaxation, art, crafts, cooking, women'sgroup, Bengali Men's Group, and an Afro-Caribbean Group. A professional referral tothe centre is required.

Tower Hamlets Contraception and SexualHealth Service (THCASH)Sylvia Pankhurst Centre, 3rd Floor Mile EndHospital, Bancroft Road, London E1 4DGTelephone: 0800 587 4315 / 020 7377 7870Website: www.thcash-nhs.comThe service offers confidential contraceptionand sexual health services including generaland specialist health services.

Transition TeamCommunity Learning Disability Service(CLDS)2nd Floor, Beaumont House, Bancroft RoadLondon E1 4DGTelephone: 020 8121 4444Website: www.lddirectory.org.ukCLDS support access to physiotherapists,occupational therapists, community nurses,psychologists, speech and languagetherapists, psychiatrists, art therapists orcounsellors.

SHORT BREAKSHotel in the Park130 Sewardstone Road, London E2 9HNTelephone: 020 8983 1934Website: www.camdensociety.co.uk/hotelintheparkOffers a short break service in Tower Hamletsfor people with a learning disability who livewith family or carers.

MIND in Tower Hamlets 13 Whitethorn Street, London E3 4DATelephone: 020 7510 1081Email: info@mith.org.ukWebsite: www.mith.org.ukOffers a wide range of services for all peoplewith mental health needs including: legaladvice on mental health issues, counselling,advice on housing andbenefits. Bengali Women's and Men's Groups,Black Men's and Women'sGroups are also available as well aswoodwork, music, sewing, cooking, and adrop in centre.

Mudchute Park and Farm Pier Street, London E14 3HPTelephone: 020 7515 5901Website: www.mudchute.orgHas a wide variety of animals, a café andriding stables. The farm is wheelchairaccessible.

Spitalfields City Farm Buxton Street, London E1 5ARTelephone: 020 7247 8762Website: www.spitalfieldscityfarm.orgOffers an education and activities for peopleof all ages. Most facilities are free and thefarm is wheelchair accessible.

The Map SquadMontefoire Centre, Hanbury Street, London E1 5HUTelephone: 020 7247 3030Website: www.mapsquad.org.A community learning disability user ledorganisation. Anyone in Tower Hamlets whohas a learning disability can get involved inplanning, running and taking part in projects.Projects include Bubble Club nightclub (forover 18’s), a Speaking Up Group, theatrecompany, dance class, and young people'sgroup.

ADVOCACYSERVICESClaim the MaxUnit 32, Great Orex StreetLondon E1 5NPTelephone: 020 7249 8027Email: claimthemax@towerhamletscab.org.ukWebsite: www.eastendcab.org.ukThe service provides benefit advice sessions atvarious centres in Tower Hamlets. Service isopen Monday-Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm.

Disability Advocacy Network - Tower HamletsDisability Resource Centre, 40-50 SouthernGroveMile End, London E3 4PXTelephone: 020 8980 2200Offer advocacy services for people withlearning disabilities, physical disabilities,sensory, or hidden disabilities.

Tower Hamlets Advocacy Project 40-50 Southern Grove, London E3 4PXTelephone: 020 7364 2550/2199This is a pro-active advocacy project providingadvocacy support to adults aged 18 years andover with learning disabilities and their family.

Tower Hamlets Law Centre 214 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJTelephone: 020 7247 8998Fax: 7247 9424Tower Hamlets Law Centre provides BenefitsAdvice, Appeals and Casework. The Centregives service to all vulnerable adults includingpeople with physical disabilities, sensoryimpairment, learning disabilities, mentalhealth issues, and HIV/AIDs.

ADVICE/OTHERSUPPORTDeaf PlusFirst floor, Trinity Centre, Key Close,WhitechapelLondon E1 4HGWebsite: www.deafPLUS.orgTelephone: 020 7790 8747 voiceText phone: 020 7791 0105 Provides information and advice for deafpeople. They also have a service called theAsian Women's Association, providing supportfor Asian Deaf Women and Asian Women withdeaf children.

Dial-a-Ride Dial-a-Ride Customer LiaisonMandela Way, London SE1 5SSTelephone: 020 7027 5823Email: enquire@tfl.gov.ukWebsite: www.tfl.gov.uk A minibus service for people with apermanent or long term disability unable orvirtually unable to use public transport.

Direct Payments Support ServiceThe Resource Centre, 40-50 Southern GroveLondon E3 4PXTelephone: 020 9890 2200 Fax: 020 8981 8007Direct payment gives you the opportunity toreceive cash payments to buy and manageyour own care, instead of receiving adultsocial care.

Direct Payments Team7th Floor Anchorage House, 2 Clove CrescentLondon E14 2BETelephone: 020 7364 2142 or 020 7364 2090This is a service provided for families withchildren and young people with disabilities.The service allows families greater flexibility inpurchasing and arranging their care servicesto best fit their lifestyles and specific needs.

Disabled GoArdent House, Gatesway, StevenageHerts, SG1 3HGEmail: feedback@disabledgo.infoWebsite: www.disabledgo.infoProvides information and a national guide fordisabled access to leisure, travel anduniversities on a website.

LBTH Mobile LibraryBancroft Library, 277 Bancroft Road, LondonE1 4DQTelephone: 020 8983 7057/ 07958 788451Email: Terry.weeks@towerhamlets.gov.ukWebsite: www.towerhamlets.gov.ukOffers a wide choice of CD, cassette and largeprint books and audio described videos.

LBTH Sensory Impairment TeamThe Resource Centre, 40-50 Southern Grove London E3 4PXTelephone: 020 7364 6953Email: sensory@towerhamlets.gov.ukProvide social care/ rehabilitation service foradults. Also includes mobility training, dailyliving skills, Braille classes and equipment.

Learning Disability HelplineTelephone: 0808 808 1111Website: www.mencap.org.ukAdvice and information to people with alearning disability, their families and carers,and the professionals supporting them. Wecan advise on: community care, housing,benefits, education and employment.

MSB – Metropolitan Society for the BlindOutreach office: Lantern House, 102Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UBTelephone: 020 7403 6184Fax: 020 7234 0708Web: www.msb.gb.comVisual Impairment Coordinator Service (VICS)40-50 Southern Grove, Mile End E3 4PX. Telephone: 020 73643835/020 7364 5888MSB provides Early Advice, Support andInformation and signposting service forpeople with a visual impairment. The serviceis provided from a range of locationsincluding the Royal London Hospital and theResource Centre, Southern Grove. It isprovided on an outreach basis including atservice users/patients home.

Positive East159 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4AQTelephone: 020 7791 9309Fax: 020 7780 9551Website: www.positiveeast.org.ukPositive East provides a range of support toservice users living with HIV/AIDS. Servicesinclude initial assessment and benefitsscreening, specialist welfare rights andhousing advice. Positive East also help withservice users appeals and casework, advice,information and advocacy, employment andtraining opportunities.

RLSB – Royal London Society for the BlindBusiness Development Unit, Victoria CharityCentre, 11 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1RBTelephone: 020 8086 6184Website: www.rlsb.org.ukRLSB provides information to service usersregarding employment and trainingopportunities. They also run a Social and PeerSupport Group for visually impaired people.The group is user led and offers a good mix ofadvice, support and activities. RLSB provides afacilitator to assist group members to devise aprogramme of activities and discussion groupsplus occasional outings.

Transport, Travel Concessions, Taxi-Cardand Blue BadgesMobility Support, PO Box 55739, 5 CloveCrescent, E14 1BYTelephone: 020 7364 5803/ 020 7364 5805Fax: 020 7364 5805Disability travel concessions, and a subsidisedtaxi service, for people who have difficultyusing public transport.

Young Adult Group Richard House Children’s Hospice, RichardHouse Drive, Beckton (Newham), E16 3RGTelephone: 020 7511 0222Email: info@richardhouse.org.uk Website: www.richardhouse.org.ukThis is a service to young adults aged 17-25years both at the beginning, during and afterthe process of health and social care transitionfrom Childhood to Adulthood with lifethreatening and life limiting conditions. Theservice gives young adults a forum to meetother young adults in similar situations, givesthem ongoing physical, social, psychological,spiritual and medical needs during thetransition period and offerssupport and guidance tomaximise theopportunities andexperiences open tothose young adultsthat access the service.

USEFULWEBSITESAMPwww.amp.uk.netUse this website to find out more aboutexciting activities and services taking place foryoung people in Tower Hamlets.

Click Startwww.clickstart.org.ukThe Click Start project provides software andsupport for people with learning disabilitiesand their supporters to create easy-build ‘wiki’websites and link them together on localportals. Click Start is designed to involveeveryone in making information accessibleand easy to understand. People in variousparts of the UK are using cameras andcomputers to make multimedia websites onthe Click Start project. They describe localsupport services, share their personalknowledge and experience and provideadvice about adult life in the community forpeople with learning disabilities.

Transition Information Networkwww.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk Transition Information Network providesinvaluable information for young people withdisabilities in transition into adulthood. Thiswebsite is also for parents, carers andprofessionals working with the young peoplein transition.

Transition Support Programmewww.transitionsupportprogramme.org.uk This is the government’s transformationprogramme for disabled children’s services inEngland. Key partners, such as the Council forDisabled Children, are working together toimprove outcomes for young people withdisabilities and in transition.

SERVICES/ORGANISATIONSFOR CARERSCarers Centre- The Princess Royal TrustCarers Centre Tower Hamlets, 21 BrayfordSquare E1 0SG Telephone: 020 7790 1765 Fax: 020 7791 5575Email:enquiries@carerscentretowerhamlets.org.ukWebsite:www.carerscentretowerhamlets.org.uk The Carers Centre Tower Hamlets providesadvice, information and support services to allCarers within the borough. Services include:counselling, social activities, complementarytherapies to aid with stress management,sessional breaks service, drop-in internetcafé/IT suite, carers forums, Bengali SpeakingCarers Support Service, Welfare BenefitsService, access to trust funds and bursaries,support and training opportunities, homevisits for carers who are housebound, men’ssocial group, Care-Plus service for carers ofpeople diagnosed with end stage heartfailure, Mental Health Carers Support Serviceand assessments for carers personal budgets.

Somali ProjectBlack Women’s Health and Family SupportFirst Floor, 82 Russia Lane, London E2 9LUTelephone: 0208 980 3503 Fax: 0208 980 6314Email: bwhafs@btconnect.comWeb: http://www.bwhafs.org.ukBlack Women’s Health & Family Support(BWHAFS) exists to raise awareness aboutFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) and otherhealth and social issues affecting black people.The aim is to support disadvantaged women,children and families in the UK and aroundthe world from the Somali and othervulnerable communities. The service providedare: a programme of training in English-language skills, ICT and sewing classes forwomen, a carers access and outreachprogramme, Arabic and Quran classes, aprogramme of work experience, volunteering,health awareness sessions, supplementaryeducation for Somali young people aged 7-14i.e. home work support club, Mother TongueClasses and ICT, youth work with young menand women aged 15-21 who benefit from acombination of sports and creative activities,outings and civic education, AdvocacySupport, advice, information and guidance.One-to-one counselling and Groupcounselling is offered.

Jewish Care Stepney Jewish Community Centre 2-8 Beaumont Grove, London E1 4NQTelephone: 020 7790 6441Provide short breaks for Jewish carers.

St Hilda’s East Community Centre18 Club Row, London E2 7EYTelephone: 0207 739 8066Website: www.sthildas.org.ukSt Hilda’s run multiple projects, such as theShort Term and Flexible Breaks Project forcarers, which aims to help Asian, especiallyBangladeshi unpaid carers of adults aged 18years and over experiencing a range ofdisabilities and needs. This scheme provides arange of services like information, support,benefits help, respite, advocacy andsignposting to appropriate agencies to meetcarers’ needs.

TLC Care Services3rd Floor, 77 East Road, London N1 6AHTelephone: 0207 017 2836TLC provides emergency, flexible and shortterm short breaks for carers. Carers can bereferred for this service by a social workeronce a assessment has been completed.

London Buddhist Centre- Carers Retreatsand Weekly drop-in sessionsLondon Buddhist Centre, 51 Roman RoadBethnal Green E2 0HUTelephone: 020 8981 1225/6 Email: info@breathingspacelondon.org.ukWebsite: www.breathingspacelondon.org.ukThe London Buddhist Centre teach localcarers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) which can help reduce the stress andanxiety that can come with intensive caringresponsibilities. They do this on retreats at aretreat centre in Suffolk and at weekly drop-insessions at Breathing Space. Both are free toeligible adult carers in Tower Hamlets. Thedetails of their services are as follows:

W Carers RetreatsTwo day breaks in the Suffolk countryside,giving carers a complete break from theircaring roles – with the chance to learnMBSR as well as trying out a range ofphysical therapies like massage orreflexology. There’s also time to relax,enjoy the countryside, make friends andhave fun. Retreats dates in 2010: 20-22September, 22-24 September, 15-17November, 17-19 November. Furtherretreat dates in 2011 to be announced.

W Weekly drop-in sessionsAt these informal sessions, carers can findmutual support and understanding andlearn MBSR for use in daily life – as well asa nice cup of tea and a biscuit or two!Every Tuesday mornings 11.30am -1.00pm.

TRANSITIONSERVICESDisability Transition Team Community Learning Disability Services(CLDS)Telephone: 020 8121 4444Website: www.lddirectory.org.uk2nd Floor, Beaumont House, Bancroft RoadLondon E1 4DG

ConnexionsTelephone: 020 8983 3535Careers InformationPersonal AdvisorAdvice & Guidance Services

Careers AdvisorsTelephone: 020 8983 3535VT Careers35 Bow Road, London E3 2AD

Leaving Care ServiceTelephone: 020 7364 1170Kitcat Terrace, London E3 2SA

Community ConnexionsTelephone: 020 7364 1170Kitcat Terrace, London E3 2SA

Connexions Activity AgreementLECP London East ConnexionsPartnershipTelephone: 020 8364 3225One Stop Shop, Mile End Park150 Burdett Road, Mile End, London E3 4JT

Educational PsychologyEducational PsychologistTelephone: 020 7364 43233rd Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Close CrescentLondon E14 2BG

Physical Disabilities Options Team (DOT)Transition Social workerTelephone: 020 8223 8841The Ground Floor, Mile End HospitalBancroft Road, London E1 4HA

Support for LearningSensory Impairment TeamTransition Social WorkerTelephone: 020 7364 6871/ 020 7364 646885 Harford Street, London E1 4PY (till July 2010)

Special Educational NeedsTelephone: 020 7364 48803rd Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Close CrescentLondon E14 2BG

Transitions Pathway for Disabled Young People with continuing care needs moving from Children’s

Services to Adult ServicesYoung person known to social care with a statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) with

continuing card needs: eg learning disabilities and/or complex health needs.

The first year 9 Annual school-based TransitionReview to develop a transition and Connexionsaction plan (inclusive of health care needs).School nurse and/or Community Children’sNursing Team (CCNT) involvement. Connexionsand social care worker attends. If the youngperson is in public care, there will also be aLooked After Children review (LAC).

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)identifies young people requiring continued careand involvement of Connexions with a socialcare worker. End of year 9: information sent byschools to transitions admin coordinator viastandard template. Lead adults transition teamidentified.

Options

W ApprenticeshipsW Stepping Up (work-

based link courses)W Next Step Education

ImprovementPartnership - Hub• Academic• Applied• Apprentice

Foundation learningtier

W Sixth Form College(School)

W Further EducationCollege

W Higher EducationCollege

W Post specialist 19placements. Decisionsconsidered through theJoint CommissioningPanel (for age group 16- 19 years) or AdultLearning Disability Panel(for age group 18 - 25Years) depending onSEN status and age.

W Mainstream or specialisttraining

W Job Enterprise andTraining / SupportedEmployment

The action plan is updated as part of the school-based transitionreview (inclusive of health needs). Lead professional/practitionerattends.

Section 139A Connexions assessment completed and shared withChildrens’ Families and School Services. LAC review and CAMHSreview. Lead professional (LP) involved in the person-centred review.

School-based person centred transition review. Adultsservices transition worker identified to co worktransition planning and is invited to any futuremeetings including the next LAC or transition review(whichever is first).

Transition to adults health and social care services,education, employment, training and housing.Named adult transition worker and/or adults healthprofessional becomes key worker/case manager as ofthe young person’s 18th birthday.

Year 9Age

13-14

Year 13 Age17-25

Year 12 Age16-17

Year 11Age 15-16

Year 10Age 14-15

Autumn term in Year 11 is the deadline forsubmissions/ decisions for Post 19 educationplacements for students in mainstream schools.

Autumn term inYear 14 is thedeadline forsubmissions/decisions forPost 19educationplacements forstudents inspecialistschools.

Tower Hamlets

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Transition into AdulthoodVisual checklist of options for young people with continuing care needs

Young Person’sIndependence

strands

HousingWAt home by choiceW Supported Housing - semi-

independent livingW Leaving Care ServiceW Tower Hamlets Homes (THH)WHousing Association eg East

Homes W Residential College, student

accommodationW Independent Living

promoted by LBTHSupporting People Team

WOutward Housing W Look Ahead Housing and

CareWMENCAPWAccessible Housing Register

Work Placementsfor Young PeopleWOpen College

Network eg NewDawn, Poetry inWood, Apasenth

Supported EmploymentW Job Enterprise Training

(JET)WDisability Employment

Advisors JobCentrePlus iecomunity valetingenterprise (supportedemployment) inpartnership withcommunity transport

W Prospects - NationalAustistic Society (NAS)

W Rework Connect (mentalhealth)

W Royal London Society forthe Blind - EmploymentService

Day ServicesWAntil RoadW Southern GroveWCoborn Centre

HealthW Transition Team

Community LearningDisability Service

W Physical DisabilitiesOptions Team (DOT)

WGPWCommunity Learning

Disablity Service (CLDS)WNHS Tower HamletsWChild and Adolescent

Mental Health (CAMHS)

Social LifeW Independent Travel

TrainingW Friends, social livesW Leisure activities and

interestsW Youth/sport groups,

clubsW Youth/sport leisure card

Managing MoneyWDirect paymentsW Personal BudgetsW BenefitsWWages

Person-centredTransition PlanningRefer to transition care pathway

SchoolW (Open days)W Special Educational Needs

Coordinators (SENCOs)

FamilyW Parents and Carers

Contribute andSupport withTransition Planning

Further EducationWCollege, univeristy

and trainingvocational courses

W Tower HamletsCollege

WCity Lit CollegeWHackney CollegeW 6th Form Colleges

Careers AdviceWConnexions W 139 assessments for

young people with SENwho are planning tomove onto furthereducation, training orsupported employment.

Integrated Services for Disabled Children Telephone: 020 7364 2724 3rd Floor, Mulberry Place

5 Clove Crescent, London E14 2BG