Continuing Care: An Exploration of Implementation

The aim of the study is to provide a clear picture of how continuing care is implemented and interpreted across Scotland, and what is it that enables and challenges the necessary improvements needed at national and local level to support children and young people to successfully transition to adulthood. Overall, it is clear from the research that while Continuing Care is not, at present, implemented consistently between, or within, local authorities, there is a clear desire from practitioners to have Continuing Care as the ‘default’ scenario for young people, and to support young people to understand their rights for their care to continue into young adulthood.The findings have significant importance for the Scottish Government, local authorities, care providers, and all who are involved in supporting young people.