AQW 53050/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of Transitions Officers in each Health and Social Care Trust that provide support to young people aged nineteen and over with learning disabilities that are transitioning.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 19 January 2016

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Tabled
19 January 2016
Answer due by
3 February 2016
Answered
22 March 201663 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

HSC TrustHeadcountWhole-time Equivalent (WTE)
Belfast63.46
NorthernNo dedicated transition officers for this age group, however young people are supported through adult community learning disability teams
South EasternNo dedicated transition officers for this age group
Southern5 (plus a further 2 temporary staff)4.6 (plus a further 2.0 WTE temporary staff)
Western21.6

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