Milton Keynes Council’s ACCESS to Adult Social Care Team assesses for and arranges a wide range of social care services for people aged 18 and over who are disabled, frail, or have a sensory impairment or mental illness to enable them to live as independently as possible. Support can also be provided for those who care for others.
Upon contacting ACCESS, a member of staff may arrange to meet with an individual to complete an assessment of their needs. This involves establishing whether their needs meet ACCESS’s eligibility criteria, formalising a care plan (if eligibility criteria are met) and discussing finances to assess whether an individual will be required to pay towards the cost of the services. A request for care and support and eligibility checker may also be completed on the website.
Services are only available once you have received an assessment, except in cases of emergency.
ACCESS – Access to Adult Social Care Team
Milton Keynes Council, Civic Offices,
1 Saxon Gate East,
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel (8.30am to 5.00pm Mon-Fri): 01908 253772
Emergency out of hours: 01908 725005
Email: Access.Team@Milton-Keynes.gov.uk
The Community Social Work Teams wors with all people aged 18+ that have social care needs.
- Working Age Adult Service (those under the age of 65)
- Older Peoples Service (those over age 65)
- Adult Safeguarding Team
The teams provide assessments and arrange care and support to people with long term health conditions and disability who meet the adult social care eligibility criteria, i.e., they have critical and substantial care and support needs.
The teams provide social work services, rehabilitation to enable people to regain or maintain their independence, supported employment to help people back into voluntary and paid employment, and support to help people maintain their tenancies.
All referrals are made through ACCESS on 01908 253772.
Milton Keynes Council Community Social Work Teams
Milton Keynes Council, Civic Offices,
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 253772
The Community Occupational Therapy Unit provides an assessment of service users in their own homes; supplying equipment and adaptations, as appropriate within the Council’s criteria, to enable more independent living (and/or assisting carers).
If you are having difficulties with areas of everyday living, for example dressing, moving around your home, or cooking, then a community occupational therapist may be able to assess your needs and give advice or suggest appropriate adaptations and equipment.
Community Occupational Therapy Services
Milton Keynes Council, Civic Offices,
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Referral is through ACCESS
Tel: 01908 253772 (8.30am-5.00pm Mon-Fri)
The service is for people in Milton Keynes aged 18 + who have an intellectual disability. It also supports teens who are transitioning from Children’s Services.
The Team provides assessments, diagnosis and therapies for adults with a learning disability. It specialises in areas such as:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Dietetics
- Community Nursing
- Social Work
To access the CTALD health services, adults with a learning disability need to be registered with a GP in Milton Keynes and have a Milton Keynes residential address. Referrals can be made directly or with your permission someone who works with you. To discuss a referral either you or a family member can contact:
CTALD Duty Nurse: 07852 474373
OR ACCESS Team: 01908 253772
To discuss a referral or for advice about transitioning from Children’s Services to CTALD contact your social worker, GP or case manager.
Community Team for Adults with a Learning Disability (CTALD)
Milton Keynes Council, Civic Offices,
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Referral is through ACCESS
Tel: 01908 253772 (8.30am-5.00pm Mon-Fri)