Articles

Step-Down Transitions: Moving Safely from Inpatient or Residential Settings into the Community

Step-down transitions require precision, planning and strong MDT collaboration. Here’s how providers can manage safe, stable and person-centred moves into community settings.

Commissioner Priorities in Transitions: What Councils Look for in 16–25 Pathways

Understanding commissioner expectations is essential for any provider supporting 16–25 transitions. Here’s what councils assess, prioritise and reward in tenders and service delivery.

From College to Community: Designing Post-18 Pathways That Actually Work

The move from college to adult community life is one of the most critical transitions for young people with LD and autism. Here’s how providers can design structured post-18 pathways...

Crisis Avoidance in Transitions: Preventing Placement Breakdown for Young People Aged 17–25

Placement breakdown during transition is one of the highest-risk failure points in LD and autism services. Here’s how providers can prevent crisis, protect stability and reassure commissioners.

Building a “No-Gap” Children’s to Adults’ Transition Pathway in LD & Autism Services

Too many young people fall between services at 17–18. A “no-gap” transitions pathway gives families clarity, continuity and stability. Here’s what strong providers put in place.

Transitions for Young People Leaving Inpatient Units and ATUs: What Providers Must Get Right

Young people with LD, autism or complex needs leaving inpatient units face some of the most fragile transitions in the system. Here’s what good looks like — and how providers...

Independent Living Skills in 16–25 Transitions: How Providers Build Confidence & Capability

Most young adults with LD and autism can live more independently than systems assume. Here’s how to build meaningful, personalised independent living skills into 16–25 transitions pathways.

Step-Down Services & Transitional Supported Living for Young Adults: What Good Looks Like

As more young people with LD, autism or complex needs move out of children’s residential or inpatient settings, demand for high-quality step-down and transitional supported living is rising. Here’s what...

Co-Producing Transitions with Young People & Families: Practical Ideas for LD & Autism Providers

Co-production is everywhere in policy – but harder to achieve in real transitions work. This article shares practical ways LD and autism providers can involve young people and families in...

Designing a High-Impact 16–25 Transitions Pathway for Adults with LD & Autism

Many transitions pathways still feel like “falling off a cliff” at 18. This article breaks down what good 16–25 transitions looks like for adults with learning disabilities and autism –...

How to Strengthen Tender Responses on Transitions (Preparing for Adulthood) in 2026

Transitions and Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) are becoming major scoring themes in Supported Living, community support and homecare tenders. Here’s how providers can strengthen their evidence and approach for 2026...

EHCP to Adult Social Care at 18: What Providers Must Understand in 2026

The EHCP-to-adult-care handover remains one of the least understood parts of the LD/autism pathway. Here’s what providers must know to support councils, families and young people effectively.

The 7 Things Every Provider Must Get Right for LD/Autism Transitions at 18 (2026 Update)

Transitions at 18 remain one of the biggest stress points for families, councils and providers. Here are the seven areas that determine whether an LD/autism transition becomes stable and successful...