Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction ~ Alison Petch; The organisational context ~ Alison Petch; Young people leaving care: transitions to adulthood ~ Mike Stein; Transitions for young people with learning disabilities ~ Gillian MacIntyre; Young people with mental health problems ~ Sarah Judd; Young people seeking asylum ~ Ravi Kohli and Helen Connolly; From service provision to self-directed support ~ George Julian; Transitions to supported living for older people ~ Alison Petch; From hospital to community ~ Alison Petch; Conclusion: common lessons for transition ~ Alison Petch

About the Author

Alison Petch is Director of Research in Practice for Adults, promoting evidence-informed policy and practice in adult social care. She was previously Director of the Nuffield Centre for Community Care Studies at Glasgow University and has been involved in research across health and social care.

Reviews

"This timely publication brings together a significant evidence base on transitions. I strongly recommend it." Jenny Owen, Executive Director, Adults, Health and Community Wellbeing, Essex County Council