Scottish Government publishes the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People

3rd July 2025

The strategy aims to ensure that every young disabled person feels supported in the transition into adulthood.

Scottish Government published their new National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young People, with a focus on collaborative and co-ordinated approaches to improve outcomes for young disabled people.

Published in partnership with COSLA, the strategy is underpinned by ARC's seven Principles of Good Transitions this link will take you away from The Alliance website, which emphasise the importance of early, person-led planning and decision making, and access to co-ordinated support.

The strategy builds on their Statement of Intent this link will take you away from The Alliance website as well as extensive engagement with young disabled people, parents, carers and professionals. Five priorities have been outlined as key to ensuring that all young disabled people in Scotland can experience a supportive and positive transition. These are:

Choice, control and empowerment
Clear and accessible information
Co-ordination of support
High quality transitions practices
Data collection and measurement

For more information and to read the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People, visit the Scottish Government website at https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-transitions-adulthood-strategy-young-disabled-people/