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Transition to adulthood for young people with complex needs and long-term conditions – a case study

Denise Franks

This article looks at the complexities of the transition process in England and how the agencies may struggle to meet the needs of those individual young people who have complex needs and are living into adulthood. Katie is an example of how transition can become complicated by the timing of the deterioration of a condition and the change to an expected pathway. The article shows the need for a careful interpretation of guidelines.

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