Preparation for Adulthood: Health and Wellbeing

Looking after your health is an important part of becoming an adult.

As you get older, you may start making more decisions about your health and wellbeing. You might also begin using adult health services instead of children's services.

This section can help you understand your health needs, build confidence and find information to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Managing Your Health

Find information to help you understand your health needs, make informed choices and prepare for adult healthcare.

• Managing your Health for Young People

Looking After Your Wellbeing

Good health is about more than medical appointments. It includes your physical health, mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Explore ways to stay active, develop healthy habits and know where to go when you need support.

Moving to Adult Health Services

As you get older, the professionals who support you may change.

Learn what to expect when moving from children's services to adult health services and how to prepare for these changes.

Questions to think about

• What helps me stay healthy?

• Do I understand my health needs?

• How can I look after my wellbeing?

• What support do I need to manage my health?

• What will happen when I move to adult health services?

Remember

It's okay to ask questions about your health.

Learning to manage your health takes time. The more you understand about your needs, the more confident you can become in making decisions for yourself.