{"id":2283,"date":"2026-09-25T02:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T01:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cevero.co.uk\/care\/how-to-make-a-referral-cevero-support-services\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T02:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T01:33:34","slug":"how-to-make-a-referral-cevero-support-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cevero.co.uk\/care\/how-to-make-a-referral-cevero-support-services\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a referral to Cevero Support Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We accept referrals from local authorities, NHS teams, social workers, families and individuals. Here is what we need and what happens next.<\/p>\n<h2>What to include<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The person&#8217;s name, address and date of birth<\/li>\n<li>A summary of their needs and any risks<\/li>\n<li>Preferred start date and visit times<\/li>\n<li>Funding arrangements, if known<\/li>\n<li>Contact details for the referrer and next of kin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to send it<\/h2>\n<p>Download and complete the referral form from our <a href=\"\/care\/make-a-referral\/\">referral page<\/a> and email it to <a href=\"mailto:referrals.support@cevero.co.uk\">referrals.support@cevero.co.uk<\/a>. For urgent referrals, call <a href=\"tel:01332949721\">01332 949721<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens next<\/h2>\n<p>A care coordinator reviews the referral, contacts you to confirm details and arranges an assessment with the person. We then agree a care plan and a start date.<\/p>\n<h2>Information that speeds things up<\/h2>\n<p>Recent assessments, care and support plans from other providers, a list of current medication and details of any equipment in the home all help us plan safe care quickly. Share what you can, securely.<\/p>\n<h2>Urgent and hospital discharge referrals<\/h2>\n<p>Tell us the planned discharge date as early as possible and call us for urgent referrals. We will confirm quickly whether we have capacity in the area.<\/p>\n<h2>Keeping you updated<\/h2>\n<p>Once care begins, we keep the referrer and family informed about how the person is settling in and flag any concerns promptly.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How quickly do you respond?<\/h3>\n<p>We aim to respond to referrals within one working day.<\/p>\n<h3>Can families refer directly?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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