Help Please. What changes when you have a young adult who is 18 ??

Andmount

I am helping support my brothers and son with significant special needs who is 18 years old in May.

He will then change from going to school to college. I just wondered when young adults turn 18 are there any differences in any aspects of their daily life for instance in terms of support, respite, financial etc or any other areas where change may occur?

Is there anythings we need to get arranged or prepare for or to contact?

Also with regard to college is this usually full-time and how long in terms of years does this last. What happens then?

I am sure we will get answers from the relevant authorities when we meet them but just wondered what peoples experiences and views are on here.

Many thanks for any advice, support or help in advance.

steve51

Hi @Andmount

I do hope that you have had a good day????

We have got lots of info on our site!!!!

Please please have a good look at the info below:

https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/carers-of-disabled-children-and-adults

https://www.scope.org.uk/support/all-disabled

Sam_Alumni

Hi @Andmount
There is some information here on the NHS website about transition to adulthood that I hope will help.

ParentingAdvisorVikki

Hi @Andmount
Thanks for posting this, its a great question. 
A few things happen when they turn 18.
They are initially discharged from any paediatric services they may be under. That means that you have to ask to me transferred over to the adult version or alternative within the NHS where available. 
DLA changes to PIP at 16, so that should have already happened. Child benefit continues while they are still in full time education until they're 19. 
If there is an EHCP in place that should last until 25 years old but you should still be having yearly reviews. 
With regards to college, it really depends on the course. My son, who is 18, attends 3 days a week, 2 days 9-5 and 1 day 12.30-4. This is classed as a full time course, but all courses vary college to college. 

salty

When they are 18 they are means tested for there rest ite my daughter got it free now pay 48.50 a week towards it and they go to adult rest bite instead of kids if u have a social worker ask them aboute it .

Andmount

Wow, lots of changes when they become 18. Thanks for all of the help.

Which things should we focus on sorting out in priority order please.