Application Procedure

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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.

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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.

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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.