A review of the process of the transition of children and young people with complex and chronic health conditions into adult health services concludes there is no clear pathway for the transition to adult healthcare services. The report from the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership finds the process of transition and subsequent transfer is often fragmented, both within and across specialties and that adult services often sit only with primary care. The report’s recommendations highlight areas that are suitable for regular local clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives by those providing care to this group of patients.
It recommends involving young people and parent/carers in transition planning and transition to adult services, improving communication and coordination between all specialties and providing strong leadership at Board and specialty level at all stages of transition and transfer.
Ref.-417-Child-Health-The-Inbetweeners-transition-report-FINAL.pdf (hqip.org.uk)