Making a Referral
To refer a child/young person to The LINK please complete the referral form below and email to info@redcarlink.com
Consent from a parent/guardian is necessary and we would appreciate it if you could attempt to complete each section with as much information as possible. If you have any questions about a
referral please contact us on 01642 505580.
What makes a good referral?
Below are some pointers to consider/include when making a referral to The Link;
Reason for Referral
- What are the specific difficulties that you want the service to address?
- How long has this been a problem and why is the family seeking help now?
- Is the problem situation specific or more generalised?
- Your understanding of the problem/issues involved?
- What has been tried already – include any interventions tried within school for example counselling?
Further Helpful Information
- Who else is living at home and details of separated parents if appropriate?
- Who else has been or is professionally involved and in what capacity?
- Has there been any previous contact with any emotional well-being or mental health services? If so what was the outcome.
- Has/is been any previous contact with Social Care? If so what was the outcome?
- Details of any known protective factors
- Any relevant history i.e. family, life events and/or health development
Please click on the link below to download The Link's Referral form