We ask potential clients to read through our information, then complete a

referral form with someone who knows them well acting as a referee e.g. GP, Care Co-ordinator.

A risk assessment will need to be completed by potential clients and their referee.

Referrals are generally made by car co-ordinators. (e.g. social

workers and community mental health nurses) but can be accepted

from a veriety of other sources, such as another professional (e.g.

G.P, psychiatrist or psychologist), a carer or the person experiencing

mental health difficulties themselves.

On receipt of a referral form we will arrange for the potential client to

attend a meeting with 2 of our workers in order to complete an

assessment, where we will aim to gain a better understanding of

someone's needs. (This will include an assessment of risk). We will

aim to see potential clients within two weeks.

The assessment meeting is a 2-way process where we aim to

determine if our project is best suited to someone's needs. The

meeting also gives the opportunity for a potential client to find out

about us and to decide if we are the right choice for them.

There is usually a short waiting time for our supported

accommodation. We keep people on the waiting list regularly

informed of any progress in allocating support.

We value diversity amongst people and there is an expectation of

clients that they respect other people, regardless of their sex, race,