The Lambeth 0–25 Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have serious and long-term difficulties or health problems and their parents. families and carers.
The service has 4 Teams:
Teams 1. 2 and 3 work with children under 18 years old. They use children’s law, the Children’s Act 1989.
Team 4 works with young people over 18. They use adult’s law, the Care Act 2014.
If a child is under 18 and supported by Teams 1. 2. or 3, their social worker will talk to you both about planning your move into Team 4. This will happen before your 18th birthday.
My child is already supported by the 0–25 Disabilities Service
My child is not supported by the 0–25 Disabilities Service