Transition

Transition is when a young person moves from children’s to adult services. Up until you are 18 you will have been seen by a specialist children’s doctor (paediatrician). When you reach 18 you will be seen in an adult clinic and if you need to come into hospital you will be admitted to an adult ward.

Here is an information leaflet on transition for families and carers.

You can also find an easy read leaflet on transition here.

You may also find some useful information on our Transition and Young People’s Service page.

Mencap video

Mencap have produced a short film with Bradford People First that shows the differences you can expect in hospital as a young adult. It is aimed at young people with a learning disability and can be shared with family, friends, carers and hospital staff.

Contact us

If you would like any further details or support, please contact:

Charlotte Tuckett, Transition Nurse Specialist 
E-mail: charlotte.tuckett@dchft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01305 255088
Mobile: 07385952427

Candi Sidey, Acute Health Facilitator for People with a Learning Disability/Autism
Email: candi.sidey@dchft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01305 253274

Jo Findlay, Learning Disability and Mental Capacity Act Lead
Email: joanne.findlay@dchft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01305 253274