Moving to Adult Social Care

When you turn 18, you are legally considered an adult instead of a child. If you need support, Adult Social Care is available to help. Change can feel overwhelming, but their team is friendly and ready to assist with things like housing, learning new skills, and finding a job.

One key difference at 18 is that adult social care services are not free. You may need to contribute to the cost, but only as much as you can afford. This is determined through a financial assessment.

Also, when a person turns 18, their parents no longer have legal authority over decisions about their education, healthcare, or property. This marks the end of parental responsibility in the eyes of the law. This is part of the Mental Capacity Act.