Referrals
Getting to know each other
Informed Choice
We believe that an essential part to the success of any Community placement is that you choose to come, making an informed decision about the opportunities we have to offer but also the demands that go with it. Day and overnight visits are made available, which enable you to come and see the Community and get an idea of what it is really like, so you can make an informed decision about what the Community has to offer.
Well, what is it that makes The Community so unique? It enables people once again to grow into being people rather than patients. It helps them rediscover old skills and learn new skills. Its philosophy, that everyone is of value and has skills, creates an atmosphere of optimism and for many residents, for the first time in a very long time, suddenly all sorts of things are possible.
How to make a referral
A formal written referral is accepted by the Community from your Consultant, together with your full case history and assessment of needs.
Your Consultant would be expected to retain overall responsibility for your care for the duration of your placement and attend regular reviews. Your Care Manager/Care Co-ordinator is also expected to remain involved throughout.
All prospective residents are given a copy of our Service User Guide, setting out our aims and objectives and the services and facilities available to you.
The Community would undertake a full assessment of your needs in order to assess that we can match them and this would form the basis of your Service User Plan (we refer to it as your Care Plan) and Terms and Conditions of Placement.
Informal interviews would take place with yourself and your Care Team in your current setting. This would also be your first opportunity to meet us and ask any questions you might have. We also try to bring lots of photos for you to get an idea of the place and the people.