100 Stories Launch Highlights Experience of Transitioning Between Children’s and Adult Services
Date: September 29, 2026
More than 80 representatives from organisations across North Wales gathered at Wrexham University’s OpTIC Technology Centre recently to celebrate the launch of the 100 Stories report, virtual gallery, and storytelling toolkit, marking a significant milestone in understanding and improving the experiences of young people moving from Children's Services to Adult Services.
The event welcomed a diverse audience of health professionals, educators, community leaders, policymakers, and third sector organisations. Among the attendees were the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocío Cifuentes, and Sandy Clubb from the Future Generations Wales team, both of whom joined partners and contributors in recognising the importance of amplifying lived experiences to help shape future services.
The 100 Stories Project was a co-produced initiative led by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in collaboration with Wrexham University, Public Service Boards, and a wide range of community partners from across North Wales. Through personal storytelling, the project explored the experiences of young adults, parents and caregivers, and professionals working across health, education, social care, and other sectors who have first-hand experience of transitions between Children’s and Adult Services.
At the heart of the project is a commitment to ensuring that the voices of those most affected by service transitions are not only heard but acted upon. Participants shared honest and powerful reflections on the challenges, opportunities, and complexities they encountered during this significant stage of their lives. These stories provide valuable insights into how services can work more collaboratively and effectively to support young people and their families.
The launch event celebrated the culmination of months of collaborative work and introduced three key outputs from the project: a comprehensive report, a practical storytelling toolkit, and an innovative virtual gallery designed to bring the stories to life and make them accessible to a wider audience. Together, these resources aim to support organisations, practitioners, and policymakers in embedding lived experience into service design and decision-making.
The report, authored by Paula Wood from the Wrexham University Research Team, highlights recurring themes identified through the stories and outlines opportunities for learning and improvement across sectors. Meanwhile, the storytelling toolkit provides guidance on how organisations can use narrative-based approaches to engage communities, capture meaningful insights, and drive positive change.
The 100 Stories report, virtual gallery, and storytelling toolkit can be accessed online at: 100 Stories Project - Agenda