Being in long-term care

What can I expect if I am in care for a long time?

Looking after your health

Each year you will have an Annual Health Assessment to make sure you get to see a doctor and dentist when you need to.

Education

You will be given a Personal Education Plan to make sure you get the most out of your time at school.

Once you are older (ie aged 16) you will also be given a Pathway Plan (which is your care plan). This will help you start thinking about becoming an adult and gaining your independence (eg planning for college or getting a job and working towards living independently).

Living arrangements

There will be regular reviews to make sure you are in the best place - whether that is in care, or back with your family.

If you are unable to return to your family:

• you may stay long term with a foster carer
• you could be adopted
• you could have a Special Guardianship Order which is a legal arrangement that is more permanent that a foster placement.