Together Norfolk Service, Service User Eligibility, Priority & Referral Pathways Information Form The Together Norfolk Services From January 2014 Together was awarded a contract from Norfolk County Council to provide floating and housing related support to working-age adults with mental health needs. We provide two levels of housing-related and community-based mental health services across the whole of Norfolk: The service (Service A) provides low level, preventative housing-related floating support for up to two years for people over 18 with functional mental health needs living in Norfolk. The second service (Service B) provides housing-related support services for people with more complex needs and/or who need intensive support for an unlimited period. This is for people with severe and enduring mental health illness aged 18 and over and living in Norfolk. The services are delivered by five Together Norfolk Teams aligned to and covering the five CCG (Clinical Commissioning Groups) areas across the County. Each Together Norfolk Team comprises: a Project Manager, Senior Wellbeing Workers, Wellbeing Workers, paid and volunteer Peer Support Workers. Together Norfolk Service User Eligibility and Priority Access to the service will be on presenting need and the impact of peoples’ mental health on their ability to live independently, rather than medical diagnosis. These eligibility criteria should be used by the referrer when considering making a referral. If in any doubt the referral should be made and Together will assess whether the eligibility criteria has been met. Eligibility Criteria
Together Norfolk Service, Service User Eligibility, Priority & Referral Pathways Information Form The Together Norfolk Services From January 2014 Together was awarded a contract from Norfolk County Council to provide floating and housing related support to working-age adults with mental health needs. We provide two levels of housing-related and community-based mental health services across the whole of Norfolk: The service (Service A) provides low level, preventative housing-related floating support for up to two years for people over 18 with functional mental health needs living in Norfolk. The second service (Service B) provides housing-related support services for people with more complex needs and/or who need intensive support for an unlimited period. This is for people with severe and enduring mental health illness aged 18 and over and living in Norfolk. The services are delivered by five Together Norfolk Teams aligned to and covering the five CCG (Clinical Commissioning Groups) areas across the County. Each Together Norfolk Team comprises: a Project Manager, Senior Wellbeing Workers, Wellbeing Workers, paid and volunteer Peer Support Workers. Together Norfolk Service User Eligibility and Priority Access to the service will be on presenting need and the impact of peoples’ mental health on their ability to live independently, rather than medical diagnosis. These eligibility criteria should be used by the referrer when considering making a referral. If in any doubt the referral should be made and Together will assess whether the eligibility criteria has been met. Eligibility Criteria