If you have a physical disability and still need therapy, your community doctor (paediatrician) will pass your care to your doctor (GP).
If you use therapy services, here’s what happens when you move to adult services:
Speech and language therapy (SALT)
The transition to adult services is carefully planned with support to make it smooth and successful.
Occupational therapy (OT)
The transition is managed with good communication and a handover. You will get a written passport and summary report, and your care details will be shared with the adult team for a smooth change.
Community physiotherapy
Transition discussions start when you are 14 years old. During the transition, you will be supported in taking more responsibility for your health and therapy where possible.
When you leave children's physiotherapy services, you will get a discharge report with information for you, your family and your GP. This includes a leaflet with contacts for adult services.
If you still need physiotherapy after leaving children's services, we will work with adult physiotherapy services to make sure your care continues and refer you to the right team.