Transition from Children's Services to Adult Services
Universal supports
Universal services are supports that all young people can access without social work assessment. Individual services may have their own criteria for who they can work with.
Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability (CLLE)
CLLE work with young people, adults, families and community organisations to improve skills for learning, life and work.
They engage with people through youth work, adult learning, family learning, vocational training, employment support, work experience, and capacity building.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Enable's local area coordination (LAC) service supports every person who has a learning disability, as well as their families and carers - wherever and however they are needed.
LAC is a globally-recognised approach to supporting people of all ages in local communities, and their families, in pursuit of their vision of a good life. LAC is there for everyone regardless of circumstances.
MYPAS
MYPAS (Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service) offer a number of supports for young people, including counselling, art therapy, LGBT+ services, and drug and alcohol services.
RUTS – Rural & Urban Training Scheme
RUTS are responsive to the needs of young people. They strive to help young people overcome barriers, enhance skills, gain qualifications and achieve their potential.
RUTS do this through using themes of motorbikes, bicycles and general fitness to offer accredited vocational training, as well as bespoke employability and sector-specific courses. RUTS offer tailored personal development, recognising each young person’s individual needs, skills, strengths, ambitions and personalities.
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills agency of Scotland who provide career, information, advice, and guidance services to people of all ages.
Volunteer Midlothian
Volunteer Midlothian support the development of all kinds of volunteering across Midlothian. They also run their own grant funded projects, where they recruit and support local people to get involved in activities such as befriending, IT, youth work and gardening.
Vocal Midlothian
VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) supports and empowers unpaid carers through individual support, information, training and access to services.
Midlothian Young Carers Project
The young carers' project provides support to young people aged 5-25 years, who care for a family member.
Y2K
Y2K is a youth-led project here for you (11-21) if you need a safe space, fun activities, or just someone to talk to, They are open evenings when others are closed, so drop by, register and be yourself!
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland's only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Their strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland. At the heart of their work is the rights of Care Experienced people and the power their voices have to bring about change.
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
- Universal supports (You are here)
- Financial support