Referrers
- their health visitor
- their social worker
- the community psychiatric nurse
- their GP
- educational settings
- other agencies.
A referral form is needed for every family who may require Home-Start support .
If you feel your family may require support from Home-Start or you would like to discuss a possible referral or for further information please contact our Senior Co-ordinator Liz Stannard on 07796 676563 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk. Referral forms are available online below.
If the referral does not fall within the remit of the scheme the referrer will be informed that Home-Start is unable to help. For Eastleigh referrals please contact us.
Download Referral Form
Two versions of the Referral Form are available below for you to download. If you have MS Word available download and use the MS Word version. If you are unable to edit an MS Word document, use the PDF version which you can complete and scan. Please return the completed form by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not operate a waiting list. We will keep referrers informed if there is likely to be a delay in starting support for the family.
The Co-ordinator will contact the referrer to inform them if the referral has been taken up and the nature of support to be offered, i.e. linked to a volunteer and/or Family Group support.
Referral Testimonials
Hilary Sharpe
Natalie Ellison
Sue Herdman
Sian Griffiths
“Sandra’s volunteer has been one of the main positive things in her life in recent months so many thanks for picking up the referral and for all the help Home-Start has given.”
Sue Herdman, Inclusion Manager, Lanterns Nursery School
“We are so grateful for the support that Home-Start provides for families of young children with disabilities and special needs. Having a volunteer provides families with practical support to enable them to do everyday things which are more difficult when one of the family have an additional need, such as going to the park or a toddler group. Volunteers also provide a listening ear and help families with practical suggestions on managing everyday situations. It is always lovely to hear from families what a difference Home-Start is making in their lives.”
“Home-Start have provided friendly and appropriate support to families that I have referred. The team are communicative right from receiving my referrals, contacting me for additional information and updating me with the timescale before a volunteer is assigned.
It has been a pleasure working with the Home-Start team highlighting the benefits of multidisciplinary working.”
Sian Griffiths, Social Prescriber
“Keep up the amazing work. It makes such a difference to young families”.
