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Independence

Information and guidance to support young people's path to independence

At your year nine review, you will be supported to think about your future. It is important that you and your family have good information from the start so that your support needs are assessed, and possible options are explored and understood.

Opening the front door
Locking the front door with key
Walking to shop
Being given money
Paying at a shop counter

Wiltshire Centre For Independent Living (opens new window) talks to one of their Young Pioneers families about the importance of learning about independence.

It was a scary step but S has risen to the challenge and is brilliant and independent

Watch: Learning to be Independent (opens new window)

There is a lot of help, and a lot of people to talk to. If you don't find what you need here, there are other options:

SEND Information Advice and Support Service (opens new window)

You can also visit our advice and support page.

We can also be reached at localoffer@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) for feedback or questions about finding the right information. Hearing from people helps us target where we are missing information. We are very friendly, so do reach out.

Using a personal assistant

What is a PA or personal assistant? How do I become one or find one in Wiltshire? What other information do I need to know.

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