ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Women over the age of 16, with or without children, fleeing domestic abuse from partners, ex-partners or family members. We accept women with substance misuse and mental health issues. Unfortunately we do not currently have access to wheelchair users.

REFERRALS

• Self referral
• Agency referral – voluntary or statutory

REFERRAL/APPLICATION PROCESS

• By telephone to Newark Women’s Aid 01636 679687
• A referral form will be completed by a Support Worker, or faxed to the referrer for completion

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The referral will be discussed by two workers to ensure it meets the Eligibility Criteria.

All referrals are assessed on an individual needs basis to establish whether the woman will benefit from what our service has to offer, and whether her support needs can be met.

In the event of two referrals being made at the same time, priority will be given to the woman with the greatest support needs.

The Referring Agency will be informed of our decision by return.

If a referral does not meet our service criteria we will endeavour to signpost to more appropriate services.

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