Resources and FAQs

Transition to adulthood for independence

The Luton transition to adulthood for independence booklet is an assessment tool and checklist to aid discussion, planning and assessment in relation to:

• preparation for independence
• planning the transition to adulthood

It's been developed in conjunction with young people, leaving care personal advisers and other social care professionals.

Download the transition to adulthood for independence booklet

FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions

Other general resources are categorised by topic

Money

• Money advice on Luton Directory - find organisations and services that can help with money and legal advice
• Benefits calculators - use an independent benefits calculator to find out what benefits you could get, how to claim and how your benefits will be affected if you start work
• Find your local JobCentre Plus - contact them about making a new benefit claim, existing benefit claims or changing or cancelling an appointment

Health and well-being

• Health and keeping well on Luton Directory - search for health and wellbeing services in Luton
• Find a NHS health service - including doctors, dentists, opticians, mental health and sexual health services

Getting involved

• Things to do on Luton Directory - search for things to do, groups and activities in Luton

Education, training and employment

• Work, training and education on Luton Directory - find organisations and services that can help with learning, work and volunteering in Luton
• Luton Youth Advice - find out if you’re eligible for the programme
• Luton Aspire programme for 16-24 year olds - programme for anyone aged 15-24 who is not in education, employment or training.
• Find your local JobCentre Plus - contact them about making a new benefit claim, existing benefit claims or changing or cancelling an appointment