Community Care

What to include in a Community Care referral.

The best referrals give enough context for safe intake without turning public channels into clinical records. Use this guide to prepare the information CCG usually needs to assess service fit.

Cross Care Group team reviewing a care plan and referral information

Core details

  • Client name, preferred contact method and consent to be contacted.
  • Primary location where support is requested.
  • Referral source and best contact for follow-up questions.
  • Funding pathway, plan dates or payer context where applicable.
  • Preferred start timing and any known scheduling constraints.

Support needs

Briefly describe the practical support being requested. This may include daily living support, community access, personal care, high-intensity support, nursing-related needs where appropriate, or help coordinating a broader support plan.

Safety and service-fit context

Include known risks, manual handling considerations, behaviour support context, equipment needs, access issues, allergies, communication needs and any relevant escalation instructions. Detailed clinical records should be shared through appropriate referral channels, not public contact forms.

What happens next

CCG reviews the referral against service area, workforce capacity, funding, consent, clinical scope and urgency. If more information is needed, the team will contact the referrer or nominated contact before confirming next steps.

Next step

Need to discuss whether support fits?

Use the referral form for structured details, or contact the team before sending sensitive information. For urgent or life-threatening situations, call 000.