Preparing for Adulthood Supporting you to live an independent life The Preparing for Adulthood team work with young people with a diagnosed learning and/or physical disability who qualify for support under the Care Act 2014. Education and Healthcare Professionals can refer young people between the ages of 14 to 18 in preparation for support to start at the age of 18. We aim to support young people to achieve independent living skills and build stronger relationships within the community. We also work closely with families and professionals in meeting the young person’s individual needs. The Preparing for Adulthood team enables young people to have a bigger say in what support is provided and how it is delivered, encouraging a more personalised approach. We support young people to achieve their ambitions through identifying their individual strengths Informal Advice If you would like information and advice on the variety of local support solutions without having to go through an assessment process, you can meet with a social care worker for an informal face-to-face chat at a ‘Talking Points’. We have appointments available in a number of community venues local to you, throughout the week. Please call Derby Direct on 01332 640777 to make an appointment at a Talking Points. Useful Contacts Derby City Council Tel: 01332 640000 (Monday to Friday 8.30am–5pm) www.derby.gov.uk – search for ‘Next Steps Adulthood’ Derby Advice Welfare Rights 01332 643395 Derbyshire Carers Association 01773 833833 [email protected] Local Offer Information on services available for young people www.derby.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer We can give you this information in any other way, style or language that will help you access it. Please contact us on: 01332 640777 Minicom: 01332 640666 Polish 01332 640777 640666 Punjabi 0133264XXXX 718000640777 640666206182 Slovakian 01332 640777 Urdu 0133201332 71800064XXXX640777 640666 Derby City Council The Council House Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS www.derby.gov.uk.