Supporting younger adults aged 16 to 18

We work with adults in Devon for whom activities of daily living (because of illness, older age, or a disability) can be difficult. We work with people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Between the ages of 16 and 18, a child will start a transition to adult services and there is specific support there for you and those who support you.

NDTi have developed a library of support, videos, and practical tools in different areas like employment, education, independent living skills for young people, carers and professionals to use.

Devon’s Children in Care Council – we arrange monthly get-togethers for young people aged 10-15. Come along, have fun and voice your opinions and ideas on the services you’ve experienced and the future services you may need or receive.

Youth Hub Devon works to help young people (aged 16-24) get the right training, support, and guidance for their future.

Advice on relationships, money management, budgeting, debt, wills and lasting power of attorney.

The assessment will focus on how your needs for care and support impact your wellbeing.

Helping disabled people find information and services to stay healthy, happy and independent

From renting, to Devon Home Choice, shared lives, supported living, extra care, up to residential we have listed a number of housing options.

The term ‘advocacy’ describes what a member of the community (an ‘advocate’) is doing when they provide support to a person who may feel vulnerable, isolated or disempowered.

Devon is committed to supporting individuals at all stages in life to learn, develop and enable people to become resilient and lead as normal life as possible.

Keeping well, healthy is something we can all work towards. There is support and help out there to make this possible.

If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs, there’s a wide range of services that can help.

Managing money is so important and there is support out there to help you if you find yourself in debt, or want to budget or find out what benefits are available.

From Blue Badges, fare car, bus passes to community transport. There are many ways to get around Devon.

Loneliness can happen to anyone any age, there are many ways you can break this loneliness and so many groups out there who want to support you. You are not alone!

Find support for you if you are a young carer (under 18) caring for an adult or another child.

If you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused, or you are being abused yourself and live within Devon Local Authority boundaries, please contact us.

Useful information about mental capacity guidance, information and understanding the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

Policies, and further links to the guidance and legal requirements which govern how we work.