Contact & Referrals
General Contact
If you wish to contact us with any general queries or regarding a referral, please complete the contact form to the left. If you wish to complete an application form then you can download the form below and return by post or email to michael.stupple@2careuk.com.
If you would to discuss a potential referral feel free to call us on:
01202 428 178
935 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH7 6AY
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
After an initial enquiry an information pack and other relevant information will be issued. Upon receipt of the completed application form applicants are invited to an informal visit to 2 Care, so we can show what services we offer and the support we provide. Service users are invited to be accompanied by their social worker, advocate and/or family member. If all parties wish the referral to go further, 2 Care may request specific background information, including recent C.P.A.s and Risk Assessments to assist in making a final decision. If agreement is reached, a six week assessment period will be put in place.
2 Care requests written confirmation in advance that full funding is agreed for the duration of the six weeks, and also advanced written confirmation that the relevant referral authority remains responsible for providing the individual with a place of safety if the trial breaks down for any reason. The six week trial represents a mutual day to day assessment, following which there is a Review before a long term placement would be confirmed. The service user will then be asked to sign a tenancy agreement.
Service users are expected by 2 Care to be overseen by their referring psychiatrist, CPN or CCO until any handing– over process is completed by the local CMHT and referring body, and 2 Care notified in writing. Ideally this should be achieved before placement is confirmed and all referral teams should make this a priority. Social workers and service users are expected to maintain regular contact, with at least annual CPA/risk assessment reviews.
“Where we hope this information is helpful and comprehensive, please do not hesitate to contact us with a referral who may at first not quite fit the criteria as laid out above, but in your professional opinion may truly benefit from our service, as we see each service user as a unique individual who deserves every chance possible. We would welcome any question you may have about our service or if you would like just to visit, please contact us.”
Michael Stupple, Managing Director
Admission Criteria
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Fair Access, Equality and Diversity - 2 care pledges to uphold equal access to all referrals, and not to discriminate on grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or on any other grounds.
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Support Needs - 2Care is able to provide support for adults with a range of needs but primarily works with vulnerable adults with mental health conditions, brain injuries and/or learning disabilities.
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Alcohol and Drugs (including illicit substances and legal highs) - 2 Care has a positive risk approach to these issues and relies on our assessment procedures to ascertain suitability to our service. This approach also applies to violent and aggressive behaviour.
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Age - Applicants must be over 18 at time of admission.
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Referral Sources - Referral is usually through social services departments or health authorities but we also accept private referrals.