Services for adults with physical disabilities

We offer a range of services to people who are 18 years old or older with physical disabilities.

We aim to help you live in your own home and remain as independent as possible.

Services we offer

Information and advice, including Merton Community Hub. (You can access Merton Community Hub services without needing to have a care assessment from us.)
Equipment and adaptations to your home to make you more independent
Activities at one of our day centres
Short-term help at home (reablement) following hospital discharge and help leaving hospital
Support to access employment
Care in your own home if you are eligible
Occupational therapy services to enable you live as independently and as safely as possible in your own home
Direct payments to support independent living
Carer’s parking permits

For some of these services you will need to have a needs assessment. Our team will assess your needs to see what support we can offer you.

If your disability makes it difficult to get around or to continue to live independently, there is help available to make this easier for you.

You can apply for:

For monitoring support in your home you can sign up for Mascot Telecare community alarm service. If you need help getting your voice heard there is independent advocacy (someone to speak up for you), and you can search our Adult Support Services Directory for lots of other support services.

For more information or to arrange an assessment contact our First Response Team.
Email: ASCFirstResponse@merton.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8545 4388