Transition: leaving school, moving to adult services Resources, local groups and services to help young people at transition, their parents and carers See also the Local Offer websites for the City and County APTCOO: A Voice To Call Our Own Unit 15 Botany Park, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 5NF Telephone 01623 629902 Email
[email protected] Website www.aptcoo.co.uk/services/a-voice-to-call-our-own.html This group supports young people aged 14 – 25 years of age, to become more independent and able to make informed choices and decisions. They are able to learn about healthy lifestyles, personal budgets, planning for the future and independent living skills. For more information contact as above or see website. Nottingham Mencap Gener8 Transitions Group Harpenden House, Edwards Lane, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3JA Telephone 0115 9209524 For young people aged 16 – 24 years, with learning disabilities. Every 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday of the month, 10 am – 3pm. Includes sessions on travel training, baking and cooking, personal hygiene, money skills, IT, gardening. Contact for more details including cost. Progress: positive transition planning for young adults with additional needs Online magazine including information and advice for young people aged 13–25, who have additional needs, to help them make informed decisions about their education, employment, social life, holidays, housing etc. From July 2016,the magazine will be available on the website My Family Our Needs: www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk which will include a ‘lifestyle’ area and link to a parent forum. There will also be a Facebook page. The Transition Information Network Website www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk/ Online information, publications and resources - including a magazine My Future Choices - for young people, parents, carers and staff.