Information on Social Services - Children, Families and Carers

 

This Chapter focuses upon: Social Services in Merton, Families and Children, Carers

The information in this chapter was last check on: June 2021

We do not take any responsibility for the information on external links.

If you notice any mistakes or know of any organisations/information that may be relevant to the chapter please do get in contact via email info@mertoncil.org.uk

Information that can be found in this chapter:

  • Merton’s specialist teams
  • Children’s and Family Services in and around Merton & Sutton
  • Carers Organisations
  • Carers Benefit

 

1. Specialist Teams in Merton

Adult First Response Team - Older People and Physical Disability

Adult First Response, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX

Monday to Friday from 9.30am-1.30pm

Telephone: 020 8545 4388

Minicom: 020 8545 4626

Email: ASCDuty@merton.gov.uk

In case of an emergency between 1.30pm-5pm Monday to Friday, please contact the Crisis Line on 07903 235 382

Out of Hours Service 5.30pm-9.00am Monday-Sunday on

Telephone: 020 8770 5000

 

Adult Access Team – Learning Disabilities/Mental Health needs

Merton Adult Access Team, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX

Telephone: 020 8545 4430

Minicom: 020 8545 4431

Mobile: SMS 07961 243740 (reserved for people who are profoundly deaf and using SMS only)

Email: adultaccessteam@merton.gov.uk

Fax: 020 8274 5961

http://www.merton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adult-social-care/disabled/learning-disabilities.htm

http://www.merton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adult-social-care/mental-health.htm

Mental Health Emergencies: Merton and Sutton councils emergency out of hours duty team - 020 8770 5000 (5pm-8am weekdays, all day weekends)

 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

The service is for children and adolescents up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health problems and are registered with a GP in Merton.

Birches House, Birches Close, Cricket Green, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4LQ

Telephone: 020 8254 8061

E-mail: ssg-tr.spamertoncamhs@nhs.net

 

Community Mental Health Team - Merton

The Wilson Hospital Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4PT

Mental health support line - 0800 028 8000

Emergencies call NHS Direct 0845 4647 (24 Hours)

Contact centre - 020 3513 5000

Merton and Sutton council out of hours team - 0208 770 5000 (5pm-8am weekdays and all weekend)

 

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team

Wilson Hospital, Cranmer Road, Mitcham CR4 4TP

Telephone: 020 8687 4666

Fax: 020 8687 1255

Email: ssg-tr.MDART@nhs.net

http://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/our-services/find-a-service/service/merton-drug-and-alcohol-recovery-team#sthash.EqdEWsfh.dpuf

 

Older People's Community Mental Health Team

This service is for people over the age of 65 with dementia or other organic illness and over the age of 75 with functional mental illness such as depression.

Merton Community Mental Health Team for Older People 1st floor - Main Building Springfield University Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, London SW17 7DJ

E-mail: jane.farrell@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk

Opening hours: 9am -5pm Monday to Friday

 

Safeguarding Children and Young People - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns regarding children and young people in Merton.

12th Floor, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX 

Telephone:020 8545 4226 or 020 8545 4227 or 020 8770 5000 (out of hours)

Fax: 020 8545 4204
Email: mash@merton.gov.uk

 

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX 

Phone: 0208 545 4388 (9:30-1:30)

Hotline: 0845 618 9762 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Email: safeguarding.adults@merton.gov.uk

 

http://www.merton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults.htm

 

SENDIS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Integrated Service)

Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX

Email: sen@merton.gov.uk

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Complaints

If you want to make a comment or have a complaint, contact:

The Complaints Team, Merton Council, Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX

Telephone: 020 8545 3060 Between 9am and 5pm, - outside these hours there is an answerphone service.

Email: complaints@merton.gov.uk

They may ask you to confirm the details of your complaint in writing or via email.

If you have a complaint about Children's Social Care you can contact the council by

Telephone: 020 8545 3086 (weekdays, 9am - 5pm)

Email: childrensservicescomplaints@merton.gov.uk

Once you have followed the complaints process, if you are not satisfied you can then contact the Local Government Ombudsman. For advice or to make a complaint, contact:

Local Government Ombudsman Advice Team on 0845 602 1983 or text call back to 0762 481 1595

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2. Children’s and Family Services in and around Merton & Sutton

A2ndVoice - Support Service

Informal voluntary group based in South West London, led by parents with children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum. The service aims to empower and to inspire each-other and to bring parents/carers together with similar situations. A2ndVoice also offer workshops to parents and professionals.

Drop-in sessions run every Tuesday 10.30am to 12.30pm

Tooting United Reformed Church, Rookstone Road, Tooting, SW17 9NQ

Telephone: +44 (0) 755 5812202 

E-mail: info@a2ndvoice.com

www.a2ndvoice.com/

 

Down’s Syndrome Association 

Provides information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and professionals.

Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PS

Telephone: 0333 1212 300 (Weekday from 10-4pm)

Website: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk

 

Home-Start Merton

Offers outreach services through volunteers giving regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

The Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Rd, Morden SM4 6PX

Telephone: 020 8646 6044

Email: admin@homestartmerton.org

http://homestartmerton.co.uk/contact-us/

 

Jigsaw 4U

40 Mill Green Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HY

Telephone: 020 8687 1384

http://www.jigsaw4u.org.uk/

 info@jigsaw4u.org.uk

SOS!SEN (Special Educational Needs)

Operates a free, friendly, confidential telephone helpline for parents and others seeking information and advice on special educational needs. They offer advice on: getting the right help for your child, dealing with your school and local authority interpreting official letters getting a statement for your child finding independent professional advice appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal

Telephone: 020 8538 3731 or 0300 302 3731

admin@sossen.org.uk

Web: www.sossen.org.uk

 

Whizzkids

Provides disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods.

Whizz-Kidz, 4th floor, Portland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BH

Telephone: 020 7233 6600   

info@whizz-kidz.org.uk 

www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

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 3. Carers Organisations and Groups in and around Merton & Sutton

 

 

 


Carers Support Merton   

The Vestry Hall, London Rd, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3UD

Telephone: 020 8646 7515 (Weekdays 10-4pm)

www.csmerton.org

 info@csmerton.org

 

Carers UK (Carersline)

This is a free national helpline.      

20 Great Dover stret, London SE1 4LX

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Wed and Thurs 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm

e-mail: info@carersuk.org / adviceline@carersuk.org

Web: www.carersuk.org

 

Carers Partnership Group - Merton Mencap Service 

High Path Community Resource Centre, 63 High Path, London, SW19 2JY

Phone: 0208 542 9081

10am -12noon on the first Tuesday of every month, except August.

Linked to Merton Learning Disabilities Partnership Board

Email: sallyjaneburns@hotmail.com

 

Kingston Carers Network

418 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7HF

Telephone: 0203 031 2757

http://www.kingstoncarers.org.uk/who-we-are/contact-us/

 

 

 Sutton Carers Centre

Benhill House, 1st Floor12-14 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DA

Telephone: 02082965611

https://www.suttoncarerscentre.org/

 enquiries@suttoncarerscentre.org

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4. Carers Benefits

Carer’s Allowance

This is a taxable benefit for informal carers. You can apply for it if you: Spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone who gets Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment

 Apply online here - https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/how-to-claim