In healthcare, we use the word transition to describe the process of preparing, planning and moving from children’s to adult healthcare services.
Most young people will move from children's to adult healthcare services when they reach 16 to 18 years of age. We know it can be difficult moving to a new team of healthcare professionals and services, but hopefully, by getting involved in the transition process, you will feel more confident and happier about the move.
We have strong links with our paediatric colleagues at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales, sharing laboratory facilities, teaching and training opportunities. We also attend regular joint clinics at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales to help support adolescents and young adults transferring from children's to adult healthcare services.
For over 20 years, Kooth (opens in new tab) has pioneered digital mental health support, providing everyone with effective digital support from their first moment of need.
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. Delivered in partnership with the NHS, Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 10-18, and in some areas, it extends up to age 25.
Meic (opens in new tab) is a helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales.
From finding out what’s going on in your local area to help dealing with a tricky situation, Meic will listen even when nobody else will. Meic won’t judge you and will help by giving you information, useful advice and the support you need to make a change.
Approximately 400 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. Almost 50% of those are children and young adults, and many more may be young carers supporting a loved one.
RARE Youth Revolution (opens in new tab) is a dedicated news platform for young people, where relevant information about living with rare conditions can be found.