Feb 2026 In-Person Forum: Preparation for Adulthood

Joanne Southall • January 22, 2026

📣 Preparation for Adulthood Event – Book On Now! 📣


Who is this for? 
This event is for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) with SEND in Cheshire West and Chester.


Planning for adulthood can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone! Our 
Preparation for Adulthood Marketplace Event is a chance for parent carers and young people to find information, ask questions, and connect with services that can support the journey ahead. With a wide range of organisations under one roof and talks covering education, employment, health, benefits, independent living and more, you can explore what matters most to you at your own pace.  Marketplace time, and practical information you can take away.

Come along, have a coffee, and leave feeling more confident about what’s next


Food & Refreshments

  • Tea and coffee will be provided.
  • Please bring your own lunch.



✨ This is our biggest event yet – and it needs to be! ✨
The Civic Hall gives us space for up to 42 services in our marketplace, including:
🧠 Education & pathways
🏥 Health
🤝 Social Care
🏡 Day services & future living options
💼 Benefits, trusts & information support


🎤 Two presentation rooms will be running throughout the day, covering:
➡️ Education, health & social care pathways
➡️ “Where will my young person live?”
➡️ Work, training & employment
➡️ Trusts, benefits, care and long-term support

ℹ️ More details coming soon…


🌱 Preparation for adulthood starts early
If you have a child or young person from Year 7 onwards, this event is for you.
Explore what life looks like now, what changes as your child grows, and how to plan ahead with confidence 💙


👉 Spaces are limited and this
event is only open to parent carers in CWAC — so make sure to book your place! 
📌 
Important: This event is only open to parent carers of children/young people with SEND aged 0–25 in CWAC. Spaces are limited...

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW


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