Non-inquiry session · Opened 14 April 2026
The transition from child to adult health and social care services
From: Health and Social Care Committee
What this inquiry is asking
This inquiry examines how young people move from children's health and social care services to adult services, typically around age 18. It investigates whether the transition is smooth, whether young people fall through gaps between systems, and what barriers exist in accessing adult care once children's services end.
Status / emerging findings
- Inquiry opened April 2026; no evidence sessions held yet
- Initial scoping phase underway with 1 publication issued
- Committee gathering evidence on transition pathways across health and social care
Why it matters
Thousands of young people annually lose access to specialist support when they turn 18; poor transitions leave vulnerable groups at risk of losing contact with services entirely.
Themes
Written evidence & correspondence
Engagement document · 14 April 2026
Themes & actors
Topics across publication summaries
Top organisations & named entities
- Health and Social Care Committee Expert Panel·1 reference
- Local authorities·1 reference
- Health commissioners·1 reference
- Health and social care organisations·1 reference
- Child and adolescent mental health services·1 reference
- Primary care practices·1 reference
Source · parliament.uk inquiry record ↗