Make a referral

For local authorities and placing teams. Our placement team, registered manager and psychotherapist review every referral together.

Emergency placement needed today? Call +44 7939 484143 rather than using this form — emergency admissions are considered only where disruption would be minimal.

About you

Your name

Local authority / organisation

Phone

About the young person

Age

When is the placement needed?

Placement type

Needs and background — physical, emotional and psychological. As much as you can share at this stage.

Please don't include the young person's name or identifying details in this form. We'll set up a secure channel when we respond.

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Referral received.

Our placement team will be in touch — including if the answer is no.

What happens next

Our referral and transition process

The order matters. We don't skip stages to fill a bed.

A clinical review

The placement team, registered manager and psychotherapist assess the referral together against inclusive criteria.

An honest answer

We weigh the child's needs against what we can actually provide — and the safety of the children already here.

Key workers make contact

A matched key worker begins building the relationship through introductory meetings, before any move.

A paced transition

Community activities, then visits, then day trips and overnight stays — full transition only once the young person feels ready.