Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) Team – Adult Social Care
Care and support, Equipment and adaptations, Heath and social care, Independent living, Information, advice and guidance, Life skills
Description
We complete strengths-based assessments for young people who may require support from Adult Social Care in adulthood under the Care Act (Care Act Assessments) focused on the outcomes they want to achieve. These Strength-based assessments should be Person-Centred and focus on the 4 Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes:
- Employment
- Independent living
- Community inclusion
- Health
We want to make the Transition into Adult Social Care is as smooth as possible and ensure appropriate care and support is in place for when the young person turns 18 years old.
Find out more on the Moving to Adult Social Care page.
Understanding the service, what we do and the referral process.
Type of provision
Specialist - This is for a small group of people with significant special educational needs and disabilities and their families
Contact details
| AdultSD@somerset.gov.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 123 2224 |
| Website | https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/the-local-offer/preparing-for-adult-life/moving-to-adult-social-care-services/ |
| SEN information report |
Centre information
Accessibility and adjustments
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Information about wheelchair access | |
| Additional SEN information |