All-Age Disability (0 to 25 years) Team

The All-Age Disability Team (AAD) is a team of social workers and assistant practitioners who arrange support for children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 25. It is a specialist service for those with severe and profound needs. 

Any support offered is subject to an assessment and regular reviews. 

Southwark's Local Offer website provides more information about the AAD team and other services for children and young people with disabilities. 

Who the AAD service is for

The AAD service offers assessments for individuals with:

• severe and profound, long-lasting or permanent disabilities
• life-limiting or life-threatening conditions

A disability may be classed as severe and profound if a child or young person needs significant support from another person or equipment to carry out basic daily functions, like:

• going to the toilet
• washing
• sleeping
• eating
• participating in activities 

You can self-refer to the service or be referred by another agency, like your child’s school or a health professional. 

If eligible for the service, a care plan will be agreed for your child after an assessment. This plan will say what everyone around your child will do to help meet their needs. It may include support in the form of a care package of services for your child.

Any support offered will focus on your child's individual needs and family circumstances. The needs of parents and carers are considered as part of the assessment, but if you'd like to have your needs considered separately, you can request a carer's assessment. If your child is under 18, you can complete a self-assessment.

Referrals

Referrals are made via Southwark’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and young people under 18. 

You can also:

• phone 0207 525 1921
• email MASH@southwark.gov.uk

For young people aged 18 to 25 years with disabilities, referrals are directed to the AAD duty team.

You can:

• phone 0207 525 5372
• email AADDuty@southwark.gov.uk