I require nursing, equipment, training or continence support

If you need nursing, equipment, training, or continence support, your care will move from the Evelina community nursing team to the adult nursing team and/or the adult continence team when you are 18 years old. They will look after you from then on.

If you receive complex care school nursing:

  • planning for the move starts when you are around 16 years old
  • adult teams will be involved based on what you need
  • from age 18, there will be a transition clinic to talk about things like school, further education, or residential care if needed

If you are supported by the children’s community nursing team:

  • planning for your move starts when you are around 15 years old
  • if you still need nursing care, the adult community nursing teams will work together to help you

If you need continence support:

  • planning starts when you are 17 years old
  • you will be introduced to the adult bladder and bowel team to prepare for the change

If you need continuing care:

  • adult services will be told when you're 16 or 17 to ensure you get support.