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Social Care
If children and young people with SEN or disabilities are to achieve their ambitions and the best possible educational and other outcomes, including getting a job and living as independently as possible, local education, health and social care services should work together to ensure they get the right support. (SEND Code of Practice - 1.22)
Disabled Children Family Support Service
The children with disabilities team is a specialist social work team for children with severe and complex disabilities age 0-18 and their families.
This would include:
- Severe learning disabilities.
- Severe physical disabilities,
- Severe and profound autistic spectrum disorders.
- Disability arising out of serious or chronic illness.
- Complex health needs.
- Severe sight and/or hearing impairment.
If your child has a mild-moderate disability, you would be able to access a service through the mainstream Social Work service and would make the application to the MASH Team.
Health and Adult Services
The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Health and Adult Services provides a single point of contact for all adult services including:
- information and advice
- referral for all adult and older people's social care services
- referral for community rehabilitation services and occupational therapy
- adult safeguarding concerns
- carers advice
Carers Assessments
If you are a carer, you could be entitled to help and support that makes your life easier.
For those caring for a child or young person with SEND aged 0-17, you can request a Parent Carer Needs Assessment.
For those caring for a young person aged 18+, you can request a carer's assessment.
Useful Links
Carers & Carers Assessments | Greenwich Community Directory
The Care Act 2014 | Greenwich Community Directory
Disabled Children Social Work Team | Greenwich Community Directory
Short Breaks Team | Greenwich Community Directory
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer | Greenwich Community Directory