Who is your Personal Adviser (PA) and how they can help
Your Personal Adviser (PA) is there to walk alongside you as you move from care into independence. You will usually meet your PA around age 16, and you can ask for support from them until you’re 25 if you want it.
Once you’ve been allocated a PA, they’ll be in touch within two weeks to arrange your first meeting. We will try to keep the same PA with you for as long as possible, because we know how important consistent relationships are. If a change does need to happen, we will let you know quickly and make sure you’re supported, and any handover is clear.
How your PA can help you
Your PA is here to listen, guide, and support you. They may support you with:
- going to appointments and meetings
- helping you with money, benefits, and your setting-up-home allowance
- making sure your accommodation is safe and meets your needs
- supporting you into education, training, or employment (EET)
- helping you prepare for interviews or write a CV
- giving advice on health and wellbeing, and linking you with services
- helping you build positive family, social, and community relationships
- encouraging you to join in leisure, sports, or social activities
- reviewing your Pathway Plan with you, so it reflects your goals
- being there when you just need someone to talk to
- making sure your voice is always heard in decisions
- linking you with advocacy if you disagree with decisions
- celebrating your achievements with you
