All Age Disability Team 0 to 25
All Age Disability Team 0 to 25
We are a specialist disability service supporting children, young people and their families in Southwark. We support individuals to live safe, independent and active lives as part of their local community. If eligible, following an assessment, we can provide support specific to individual needs. The services provided may include activities as set out in the Local offer, short breaks, care arrangements, or a personal budget.
When we receive information from yourself or other agencies, such as your child’s school or GP, an AAD practitioner will contact you to discuss your child’s needs, and your needs as a carer. We will seek your permission to obtain information from other professionals involved, such as your child’s GP, teacher, physiotherapist, if appropriate. When agreed we will arrange to meet with you to assess needs. We will discuss what services are available to support your child to achieve good outcomes. If your child is not eligible we will provide information on other services that can help.
After the assessment, if eligible, we will agree with you a support plan for your child.
As part of our statutory responsibilities, we will always work with you to ensure your child’s welfare is safeguarded and their needs are being met.
Who is the service for?
Children, young people and their carers who live in Southwark where disability has a severe impact, up to the age of 25.
Criteria for access to service
This is a statutory service provided by the Local Authority. The criteria for the AAD service in Southwark is that the child has a disability which is severe and profound, long lasting or permanent, or has a life limiting or life threatening condition.
A ‘severe and profound’ disability is where a child or young person requires significant additional support from another person, or equipment to carry out their basic functions such as personal or night time care, eating and participating in activities. As an adult it is likely that they will continue to require this.
Accessibility of this service
The AAD service is based at 132 Queens Road between 9am and 5pm, where our duty team is located. We do however prefer to visit families in their home as this is where children are more relaxed and therefore easier for families.
How this is provided:
- home visits to complete eligibility assessments and support package/short break assessments and reviews
- phone advice 5 days per week between 9am to 5pm
How can I access this service?
Parent/carers can self-refer by phoning the number below to discuss their child’s disability and seek advice on eligibility and services.
Phone number: 0207 525 1921
Professionals and voluntary organisations should call the above number if there is an urgent child protection matter, or if they would like advice prior to making a referral for support. All referrals from professionals or voluntary organisations will need to be made to MASH@southwark.gov.uk
How is this service funded?
The service is funded by Southwark Council and is a statutory council service.
Do you need to pay for this service?
It is a free service.
Confidentiality and impartiality
The service is confidential and we will seek your permission before speaking to other professionals. If there are child protection concerns about your child we may, as part of our safeguarding duties speak to other professionals without seeking your permission.
Useful to know
We operate a daily duty service which means you will be able to speak to a social worker or AAD practitioner over the phone. If your child already has a social worker, please contact them directly on their number or email. If they are unavailable and your enquiry is urgent please contact the duty number below.
Contact us
0207 525 5372
Page last updated: 21 March 2024
