When your child turns 18:
- the NHS will continue to care for their health, but they may see a different doctor or a care team for adults
- they may have to pay for some of the care they used to get for free from the council
- any support they need to help with their education will need to be provided by their college or university, if they go to one
If your child has an education, health and care plan (EHCP), this will usually continue until they're 25, unless they:
- do not need support anymore
- go to university
- get a job