0 to 25 disability service
The 0 to 25 disability team provide specialist services and support to children and young people under the age of 25 and their families.
These services include social work support, resources in the local community, support packages including care, and short breaks tailored to meet the individual’s needs.
The service is for children and young people living in Medway who have a formal diagnosis of a substantial and long-term disability:
- substantial disabilities are severe or profound disabilities which means the child or young person needs significant support from another person or is reliant on equipment to carry out basic day-to-day functions
- long-term disabilities are existing disabilities which are not expected to improve over a long period, 12 months or longer.
They complete holistic assessments and consider what support may be needed.
Referrals can be made by parents and carers or professionals (with parental consent) or the young person themselves. These are considered on a case-by-case basis, based on the child or young person’s needs, family circumstances and any other relevant information.
To make referral to the service call 01634 334 466. You can contact the 0 to 25 disability team for further information and advice on 01634 338 500 or email disabilityduty0to25@medway.gov.uk.
Transition to adult social care
Young people aged 18 to 24 will continue to be supported by the 0 to 25 Disability Team.
There will be a co-ordinated transfer to Adult Social Services to ensure a successful transition and ongoing support once a young person reaches the age of 25.
View social care.