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How to make a referral

We accept referrals to our services for people living with an acquired brain injury between the ages of 18 and 65.

Learn how to make a referral for our services below

We accept online referrals for our Step Ahead Plus vocational assessment and rehabilitation service.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept online referrals for our assisted living, home and community rehabilitation, case management or clinical services at the moment. If you wish to access these services, we ask that you please download and fill out the referral form below and return it to your nearest Area Administrator.

Referrals for these services must be made by a healthcare professional, for example a GP, Case Manager, hospital or community medical professional, or HSE disability service. We also accept referrals from other Community Disability Service Providers including Headway, the Irish Wheelchair Association and Enable Ireland.

If you or someone you know would like to access our services, and if you are unsure who to approach to make the referral, please phone us: +353 1 280 4164 (dial option 4).

Make a referral to our services

To refer someone to our services, download our referral form at the link below. Complete the form and return it to the Area Office for your county. Area Office details are listed at the bottom of this page.

You will also find a ‘Consent for Release of Information’ form at the end of the referral document. This must be signed by the person with acquired brain injury, or by their guardian if appropriate, and returned to us as part of the referral. Please note that we cannot process referrals without an attached ‘Consent to Release of Information’ form.

Forms can be sent to the Area Office by post or scanned and emailed to the relevant address.

Make a referral to the Step Ahead Plus vocational rehabilitation programme

We welcome self-referrals by survivors of brain injury for our Step Ahead Plus programme.

Fast Track referrals may be made by those who have an employment or third level education place to return to.

New Track referrals may be made by those looking for new employment or education opportunities.

Referrals can be made using our online forms, or by downloading and returning the paper forms by post.

When you apply for the programme you may need to include a document that confirms you have an acquired brain injury. Examples are a medical report or a discharge letter.

The online referral and paper referral forms can be found on the Step Ahead Plus pages of this website. Click here.

What happens when you make a referral?

All of the referrals we receive are treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

Once the referral form is received, we will request information from the other health professionals referenced.
We will then arrange an initial assessment meeting to discuss your current support needs and rehabilitation goals.
If we cannot immediately provide the support services you need, you will be placed on a waiting list.
In some cases, we may not be the most appropriate service for your needs. In these cases, the person making the referral will be notified of this decision.

Make a Referral

If you have any questions about the referral form or if you would like to receive a copy by post, please get in touch with the Area Administrator at your local Area Office. Their contact details are listed below.

Download Referral Form