Preparing for adulthood
The transition to adulthood is a major milestone for everyone and it can be especially challenging when you have a learning disability. At Reading Mencap, we offer a dedicated service to support young people aged 16 – 25 and their families confidently prepare for this next chapter.
Our Preparing for Adulthood Family Adviser provides independent, one-on-one information, advice and support. We can help you and your family navigate the complexities of becoming an adult and manage changes in key areas like social care, benefits, housing, health, education, employment and money management.
Our vision is simple: we want young people with a learning disability to achieve their goals, whether at school or in college, and to successfully transition to a happy and fulfilled adult life.
How we can help you
Our specialist Family Adviser is skilled and knowledgeable about the issues you and your family may face over the next couple of years.
We can provide guidance and support with:
- Social Care: Preparing for an Adult Social Care assessment and understanding the financial assessment process
- Education and Employment: Finding a college, training course, apprenticeship or employment
- Finances and Benefits: Learning to manage finances and accessing the benefits you’re entitled to
- Health: Navigating adult health services
- Housing: Finding suitable accommodation and sourcing leisure and social activities
- Enjoying a social life: We can help you explore leisure, social activities and respite opportunities.
‘As a single parent to a complex needs adult, I have really appreciated having someone else fights my corner. The care and concern shown by the Family Adviser has really meant a lot to me and her knowledge is amazing.’
Get in touch
For enquiries about this service, please contact our office on 0118 9662518 between 9.30am and 3.30pm from Monday to Friday. You can also make a referral using our online referral form.
94% of parents supported by our Preparing for Adulthood Family Adviser said they now felt better equipped to plan a fulfilling and secure future for their young adult
