How to Make a Referral for Adult Social Care

You or your family, or a professional can make a referral to Adult Social Care. 

Under the Care Act we as the local authority have a responsibility to assess adult Southwark Residents where it appears that you may have needs for Care and/or Support. We can only assist you if you are entitled to support under the law (the Care Act 2014).

If you are an individual with care and support needs see our page ‘can we help with your care and support needs’ for information to find out if you are entitled to care and support. For more information on how Southwark can help, see how we can support you.

• For adults with a physical or sensory disability and older people (65 years and above):
  • Email: OPPDContactteam@southwark.gov.uk
  • Phone: 020 7525 3324
• for adults (aged 18 to 65) with a mental illness:     
  • Email: MHContact@southwark.gov.uk
  • Phone: 020 7525 0088
• for adults with a learning disability:
  • Email: LearningDisabilitiesDuty@southwark.gov.uk
  • Phone: 020 7525 2333 

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Last updated: 11 April 2024