Referral Source and Reason

CHECK-LIST

NO CHECK-LIST:

GUIDANCE:

Where did the referral for assessment come from?

What was the main reason for referral to secondary mental health care?

Examples:

  • Referred by GP – low mood and anxiety affecting functioning.
  • Referred to Street Triage by Yorkshire Ambulance Service – suicidal, required further CAS assessment.
  • Referred by Community Links worker – odd behaviour, hearing voices.
  • Self-referral – suicidal with clear plan.
  • Referred by carer (mother) – exacerbation of symptoms, previous diagnosis of psychosis. Not currently with services.