Referral
Definition: A formal request for an assessment of a person's needs.
Category: adult social care
Credit: Department of Health
Source:
Glossary of Adult Social Care Terms
Services mentioning Referral
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1 pm on the 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For
referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at carys.jones@
deafblind.org.uk.
ECLO based at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. Provides emotional support, information, assistance and signposts on to many different services to help at this difficult time. The ECLO can bridge the gap between health and
social care for people with sight loss. The ECLO attends the clinic 3 days a week but if a patient needs support they will make arrangements, and they take
referrals 5 days a week
We understand the significant impact that living with a
vision impairment can have upon an individual's wellbeing. The Vision Support counselling Service provides counselling support over the phone to provide emotional support when you need it. Talking therapy can provide a safe non-judgemental space to talk and can incorporate coping strategies to overall improve well-being.
Referrals (including self-referrals) can be made by contacting Gemma on the landline below or Mobile 07595 412191. Alternatively email gedwards@visionsupport.org.uk or via the email below.
Library records mentioning Referral
A group of documents giving guidance on the CVI and
Referral letter. Applies to England, although documents state that the
Welsh government was consulted in their production.
This guide provides professionals working in general practice with a text to help them recognise sight loss and update their knowledge on the links between sight loss and other common health conditions. It also highlights the need and routes for early detection and appropriate
referral, and suggest how services provided by general practices can be made more
accessible for
older people with sight loss.
The need for information and support at the time of diagnosis has long been recognised and although patchy has been undertaken informally by a range of individuals from ophthalmic nurses, local society's workers and unpaid volunteers. A number of roles have evolved to provide this support and onward
referrals to other agencies such as social services including that of the qualified
Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO). However, to date there has been no formal evaluation of the impact of this role on patients and eye clinics or of cost effectiveness.
