This page explains more about the transition service for young people with haemophilia.
What is transition?
The transition service helps you plan your care and supports you to move from the children’s to the adult haemophilia services.
When does transition start?
From the age of 12 years, you will be slowly introduced to the adult haemophilia service.
Where should I go?
The transition clinics take place at the Centre for Haemostasis and Thrombosis at St Thomas’ Hospital.
Who will I see?
At each appointment you will see people from both adult and children's services, including a:
- consultant haemotologist
- transition nurse specialist
- physiotherapist
- transition health psychologist.
What happens at appointments?
When the transition process begins, we will work with you to set some goals that you want to achieve. At each appointment we will talk through these goals with you, and how you think you're doing.
If you have any anxieties or questions about the transition process, you can also talk about these at your appointments.
Can my parents still come to clinics with me?
When you are younger, your parent or guardian will be invited to come along to the appointment with you, but you will also be given the opportunity to see us on your own. When you are a bit older, we may ask to see you without your parent/guardian. This is to help you become more independent.
When does transition end?
At around 17-18 years, you should be starting to feel ready to move to our adult service.
The transition process is a gradual one. The children's team work closely with the adult one, and will continue to support you until you feel settled in to adult services.