Transition from Children's Services to Adult Services
Respite services
Access to these services requires social work funding following a social work assessment to ensure eligibility criteria is met and to identify the service(s) that will best meet the young person's care needs
Salters Road Respite
ELCAP offer respite services at Salters Road in Dalkeith. This service allow carers to take a break from their responsibilities, while they support the person they care for.
People staying at Salters Road will have the opportunity to meet new friends, try new activities and benefit from the care of staff who understand their needs and preferences. Experienced staff prepare healthy and nutritious meals and cater for any special dietary requirements.
During their stays in respite, ELCAP encourage people to develop their skills and increase their independence. Some individuals use respite as a stepping stone between living in their family home and moving to their own tenancy.
Shared Lives Midlothian
Shared Lives Midlothian provides care and support for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
The service match people with similar interests who share their lives, community, networks, family and home.
Further information about transition.
- Principles of Good Transition
- Compass - a helpful resource for all involved in the transition process
- Transition jargon buster
- Roles and responsibilities
- The ASN Transition Forum
- Day services / opportunities
- Respite services (You are here)
- Universal supports
- Financial support