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How to make a referral

SHB is small independent Charity with limited capacity as such we ask that referring agencies that the referrals, they meet the criteria and priorities. Please note that do not take self referrals.

Criteria and Priorities

  1. The family and or family member must be being impacted by intergenerational trauma or other type of trauma that affects their current functioning and behaviours.
  2. A discussion MUST take place with the family prior to the referral and for consent to be gained and that the family/individual understand the role of SHB (refer to opening paragraph above)
  3. Priority Areas (Thorntree, Brambles Farm, Berwick Hills, Pallister Park
  4. Whilst we do take referrals for young people of any age please indicate if they are within the Transition age range 10 – 12 years and considered vulnerable.

Please allow 3 – 5 days for the referral process to be completed after which Karen Allen will contact you to discuss the next steps for accessing the service.

Please ensure area –  Reason for Referral (Trauma Related) is completed 

Referral Form
Will the SHB Practitioner be the Lead Practitioner?

Type of referral

SOCIAL CARE ONLY: A referral can only be for a short intervention for Level 3 Case (refer to Footnote on final page).

Tick as appropriate

Person(s) Referred

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Family details

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Referral Priorities

Priority Areas (Thorntree, Brambles Farm, Berwick Hills, Pallister Park)
Whilst we do take referrals for young people of any age please indicate if they are within the Transition age range 10 – 12 years and considered vulnerable.

Please indicated any known risks/issues that exist and/or that has been identified.

Area of deprivation/Poverty
Bereavement
Bullying
Domestic Abuse
Crime and Anti-social behaviour
Emotional Abuse
Family member in prison
Family mental health
Parental separation
Physical Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse
Exploitation (sexual and or criminal)
NEET
Involved in serious youth violence

Other Organisations Involved

Strong multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working is vital to identifying and responding to the needs of children and families. No single practitioner can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances and as such we believe that effective sharing of information between practitioners, is essential for early identification of need to keep children safe and we would expect that organisations involved follow the same principles.

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Health

Are there any significant health concerns relating to any of the family members?

FOOT NOTE: - Level 3 Short Interventions

We can offer specific time-limited interventions for children and young people within the Social Care system where additional support for their non-attendance at school can be attributed to family/individual trauma. Our role would be to look at the reasons why the child/young person is refusing to go to school, what is behind this behaviour (what has happened to them or in the family); understanding dynamics within the family/friendships etc; provide coping strategies (survival at school); boundaries etc to manage behaviours.

We would expect to work closely with the Social Worker i.e negotiating the length of the time-limited interventions; have regular updates and be made aware of changes within the family; agree the reporting needs for the social care system.

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