Transition from the paediatric to adult epilepsy teams happens at the most appropriate point between the ages of 16-19 years for the individual concerned.
The process starts with a formal referral from the paediatrician to the adult neurologist. However, prior to the care being formally handed-over to the adult team, the young person and their parents/carers are invited by the children’s epilepsy nurse to meet with one of the adult epilepsy nurses in a transition clinic.
These clinics are an excellent way to meet one of the nurses who will support you in the future. You'll find out more about their service, talk about adult epilepsy care and be given useful contact numbers.
Children's Epilepsy Nursing Team