Additional guidance
Support Plans and Transition to Adult Services
To achieve a smooth transition from a Highland Council Child’s Plan to an NHS Adult Plan, transition planning should begin at least 12 months before responsibility is due to be transferred to take account for any adjustment necessary between both plans. Highland Council will only agree support plans and budget spends for young people up to the day before their 18th birthday or if the child has left school, then it will be up to the day before their 16th birthday. The responsibility from then will be transferred from Highland Council to Adult Services in the NHS.
If the support agreed in the Child's Plan are either unavailable or not working
Do not simply choose to spend on something else. Speak to your worker or their manager as soon as possible, they will help you identify likely to be agreed alternatives suitable to meet outcomes which can then be quickly resubmitted in an updated Child’s Support Plan for approval.
If you do not agree with the Child's Plan
Speak to your worker and their manager as soon as possible. They need to know exactly why and what you do not agree with in the Child’s Support Plan so they can explore with you if an agreement can be reached. However, if agreement cannot be reached at this point your worker will ensure you know how to appeal the decision.