Referral Process

At Cheshire Young Carers we strive to make the referral process as simple as possible. Please read the following guide if you have someone you would like to refer to the project.

Step one

If you are a professional working with a young person who takes on a caring role at home or if you are a parent who wants to refer your child you need to fill out an initial referral form. This is available as a download and requires only your contact details and those of the young person.

Step two

Following this process, you will receive a phone call asking for more information about the young person i.e. what school they attend; if any other services are working with the family. This should take no more then 10 minutes.

Step three

Next the family will be contacted to arrange a home visit. The nature of the caring role the young person has taken on will be assessed and the family will be provided with any information they may need.

Waiting list

Please be aware there is a considerable amount of interest in the project, which may require going on a waiting list to receive a home visit. It is important that you do not state any time frame to the young person prior to us contacting them.

Notify the family

It is essential the family are aware the referral has been made and why, as we will discuss this with them. This process can be sped up by supplying a phone number that makes it easy for us to contact you.

Contact us

For further information or a hard copy of any of the paper work please contact the Case Coordinator on 0151 356 9497.

Send the form

Email or post the completed form to the address below:

St John Ambulance
Cheshire Young Carers
Unit B10 Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre
Dover Drive
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9BF