Building the Future: Supporting the Transition to Adulthood for Children with Complex Disabilities

Transitioning to adulthood is a pivotal time for young people with complex disabilities, bringing emotional, social, educational, and legal challenges for both them and their families. This full-day face to face conference equips case managers with essential knowledge and strategies to guide and support this journey effectively.

Key topics include:

  • Emotional and social transitions – Understanding the psychological impact and how to provide the right support.
  • Post-16 education – Rights, entitlements, and accessible opportunities.
  • Parental preparation – Addressing long-term considerations such as capacity, responsibility, housing, care, and financial independence.
  • Holistic transition planning – Practical steps for building a person-centered approach.
  • Lived experience – Insights from a service user navigating adult services.
  • Legal considerations – Understanding deputyship, power of attorney, and family welfare.

Through expert-led discussions, real-life perspectives, and practical guidance, this day's conference provides case managers with the tools to support young people in achieving a secure, fulfilling future. Join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and networking.

The following BABICM competencies will be covered:

2 - Strategy

3 - Coordination and Management

3- Monitoring

4 - Duty of Care

Speakers

Caroline Evans

Case Manager, Paediatric Mentor at Westcountry Case Management Ltd

Judith James

Independent Special Education Advisor at Education & Case Management Services Ltd (ECMS Ltd)

Laith Ritchie

Director and consultant of L&H AAC and AT Solutions

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Alex Rook

Partner at Rook Irwin Sweeney

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Dr Jan Smith

Founder, CEO & Chartered Psychologist of Healthy You Ltd

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Location

ETC Venue, Manchester
11 Portland Street,
Manchester
M1 3HU

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Manchester

There are 2 doors to the venue, one on Portland Street and one on Minshull Street. Either can be used but the one on Minshull Street will be the most direct to the conference room

There are disabled bays directly behind the venue in the Sip Car Park on Major Street.
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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to michelle@babicm.org

Sponsors and Partners

Exhibitors

  • Irwin Mitchell LLP

  • Superior Healthcare

  • Pressalit Ltd

  • France & Associates

  • Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited

  • Hamberley Neurocare (Southampton) Limited

  • Wealden Rehab

  • EMG Solicitors

  • GM Coachwork Group