The government last week launched the £19m Aiming High for Disabled Children Transition Support Programme.
The programme aims to join up child and adult services to make sure disabled young people have a smooth transition to adulthood. The cash will be used to improve how local authorities engage with disabled young people and their families.
Here, CYP Now asks the sector for its tips to help local authorities and their partners achieve just this.
Start young
Cheryl Sharland, head of integrated services for children and young people with additional needs at Suffolk County Council, says it is essential to start work with young people as soon as you can.
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