Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS) referral form

How to make a referral

Where possible, use the standard FACE referral form with the basic personal information form when referring to the Specialist Community Disability Service.

In circumstances where you're not using the FACE documentation, make sure the following information is included in any referral letters to the team:

• basic personal details for service user
• contact information for service user
• name and contact details of referrer
• evidence of diagnosed learning disability or evidence to support the assertion that the person may have a learning disability
• reasons for referral - including which discipline the referral is for where possible
• reasons why the identified needs can’t be met via a mainstream service
• urgency of referral
• expectations of referral
• what interventions have already been offered or delivered - relevant to the reason for referral
• risks to self and others
• safety issues when visiting
• medical background including diagnoses, medications and other relevant health issues
• any other relevant information

If you're unsure whether a referral to SCDS is appropriate, send an email to SCDSReferrals@brighton-hove.gov.uk or phone 01273 29 55 50.