When a young person turns 18
What changes on the 18th birthday: the 18+ flag, the tasks that stop, and what stays the same.
Anyone in the home
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Updated 27 October 2026
A young person can stay in supported accommodation after their 18th birthday. ARC keeps their record going and changes what is asked of you.
On the day
- The young person is flagged 18+, and their status is updated.
- Their record continues, so daily logs and support plans carry on.
What stops
Tasks that only apply to regulated provision for under 18s stop for them:
- Regulation 27 prompts;
- Regulation 28 notices;
- the Regulation 22 restraint steps;
- Regulation 32 sampling.
What stays the same
They stay in your place counts, so billing does not change. They also stay in your reports.
Why a date of birth is required
ARC needs a date of birth for every young person in supported accommodation, so that the 18+ flag is set on the right day.
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