SteppingUp 2023 updated and revised with Children in Hospital Ireland

Stepping Up 2023 updated and revised with Children in Hospital Ireland

The Stepping Up website was created with young people and medical professionals to help young people prepare to move to adult healthcare.

The Transition Stages will help guide you from just starting to think about moving to adult services, right through to actually making the move. Our new Transition Guide will help you prepare and a range of other useful information, personal stories and checklists will help you know what to expect, find support and know that you are not alone

Thinking About Transition

Where to start?

It’s time to start thinking about your transition to adult healthcare services, but where to start?

Planning Your Transition

Transition plans in action

It’s time to plan your transition to adult healthcare services, here’s some tips to help you.

Making The Transition

The Next Steps

It’s time for your transition to adult healthcare services so how can you prepare yourself?

Transition Guide PDF Download

SteppingUp Transition Guide

A guide to help you from just starting to think about moving to adult services, right through to actually making the move…

Beyond Healthcare….

Transition planning should consider not only healthcare but also physical, developmental, mental health, educational, lifestyle, cultural and financial needs. Visit the Useful Links page for useful youth focused information and resources related to these additional needs.