Referral Process & Information
Working Together
Working with partners and stakeholders. Commissioners, local authority teams, families & friends
- We encourage our Residents to form long lasting relationships with the people they know and trust.
- We support commissioners and referrers to find the right service for the service user in their care.
- Building a network of support around an individual is crucial in aiding their development families, friends and the wider community all have an important role to play.
- We believe it's vital we support our health and social care communities, as they support us, and this includes building long lasting partnerships with Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities. We evaluate our services in partnership, to ensure the development of financially responsible and sustainable supported living schemes.
- Summer Breeze has a robust clinical governance framework, engaging independent mental health professionals to participate in a comprehensive and rigorous process of ensuring that our services meet the high standards of the Care Quality Commission.
Information for Referrers
Summer Breeze accepts referrals from NHS mental health case managers and provider trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), community mental health teams, secure hospitals, mental health acute and psychiatric intensive care units, rehabilitation and recovery inpatient services, prisons and courts and social services.
- We understand that as a Referrer, you know, support and care for the individual you are recommending our service to. You may already have a relationship with the individual, sometimes over many years and we believe you may be a key person in helping us determine if we are the best next step for them.
- Our enhanced supported living services provide accommodation and 24/7 support for people living with a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. Our aim is to work collaboratively to ensure we provide support packages which incorporate the individual’s needs, whilst our focus is on enabling people to achieve their goals and to become more independent.
To progress a referral we will need:
- A PEN profile
- Current care plan
- Risk assessment
- Details of any incidents over the last 6 months
Referral Form
Please complete our Referral Form to get started.
If you have any Referral Enquiries please contact:
Business Development
- mobile: 07341 730558
Common questions and answers
What is the referral criteria?
- Male & female residents, aged 18+ who are willing to engage in recovery & social inclusion.
- Can be on section 17 leave or if on forensic MHA section, on extended leave if approved by MOJ.
- Can be on a community treatment order or DoLS
- On admission residents must be stable on their current medication & medically fit.
- Individuals may have a primary mental health diagnosis e.g. Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder, Bipolar, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorder, EUPD , or other disorders and mental health conditions.
How are placements at Summer Breeze funded?
- Once a referral has been confirmed, confirmation of funding will then be required from the appropriate authority. This Funding will go via the Nottingham supported housing team.
- Placements are usually funded through the CCG or local authority, but can also be funded privately, through personal budgets or via independent case managers. We work closely with funding teams and can support with ensuring the correct information is provided in advance of funding panels.
- High quality, evidence based supported living has proven to be cost effective. Community based services reduce the number of individuals in acute mental health hospital beds, and ease the reliance on statutory services.
How can Summer Breeze can help the referral process?
Summer Breeze is led by Mental Health professionals who understand the challenge of finding suitable support services and navigating a sometimes complex funding process. We are on hand to help manage the transition into community based services.
We have all the appropriate contacts in place to ensure a smooth delivery pathway.
Is Summer Breeze member of the local framework?
Summer Breeze is currently an accredited member of the ‘frameworks’ covering Nottinghamshire.
We also accept referrals from stakeholders out of area nationally.
Referral Pathway:
