This information is for people who had treatment for cancer or a blood condition as a child or young adult. It explains how the transition clinic works and what to expect as you move to adult care.
You have already been coming to follow-up appointments since your treatment, so you’ll be familiar with how they work. Now that you are getting older, it’s time to move from children’s or adolescent services to adult follow-up care. This change is called ‘transition’.
Our transition clinic will support you through this change. At your first appointment, you will meet a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) who works in long-term follow-up care. They will explain how adult services work and help you to prepare for the next step. You will also start making a plan for your future care together.
Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) waiting area, 3rd floor UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre
Even after successful treatment, some health problems can appear later in life. That’s why it’s important to continue regular check-ups as an adult.
You have already had appointments to monitor your growth, development and health. Now, you will begin seeing specialists in adult services to continue this care. These may include doctors at the following UCLH hospitals:
- University College Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
You may continue your follow-up care at UCLH, with your GP, or both. This will depend on your past treatment and needs.
We will work with you to make a plan for your follow-up that fits you. We will also make sure you know who to contact if you have concerns about your health in the future.
This appointment is your chance to ask questions and talk about any health concerns you may have.
As a young adult, we encourage you to attend your clinic appointments on your own. This gives you the chance to have a private, confidential chat with us. You can talk about your past treatment, your general health, relationships or fertility – whatever is on your mind.
We will already have your treatment records from your previous hospital, so we can answer any questions you have.
Understanding your medical history will also help you explain it to other doctors in the future, if needed.
Your first transition clinic appointment is likely to take place online using MyCare UCLH, our patient portal. You can join the appointment on your phone, computer or laptop. If you’d like a face-to-face appointment, we can arrange that too. Just let your CNS or late effects coordinator know.
Our late effects coordinator will send you instructions to help you register for MyCare. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to:
- View your appointments, clinic letters and test results.
- Receive reminders.
- Send messages to your doctor.
The coordinator will also send you instructions on how to join your video appointment. Please try to find a quiet, private space so you can talk freely.
Future in-person appointments will take place at the:
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, 3rd Floor, Huntley Street, London WC1E 6AG
It’s about a 5-minute walk from the main hospital.
Late effects coordinator
Tel: 020 3447 5536
Email: uclh.
The late effects coordinator can help with appointments and arranging tests. If you have a medical query, they will pass it on to a CNS for late effects and your consultant.
Page last updated: 30 June 2025
Review due: 01 June 2027