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Refer someone to BLOT
If someone you work with would benefit from practical, community-based support, you can refer them to us online. Wherever possible, referrals should be made with the knowledge and consent of the person being referred.
Individuals and families don't need a referral - they can come to us directly.
GET SUPPORT / REFER SOMEONE
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Refer someone to BLOT
If someone you work with would benefit from practical, community-based support, refer them online - wherever possible with their knowledge and consent.
Start a referralIndividuals and families don't need a referral - they can come to us directly.
WHO YOU CAN REFER
Anyone who would benefit from our support
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Individuals and families facing barriers to accessing services
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People who need food and essentials, practical help or a listening ear
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People who need help with forms, digital tasks or navigating services
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People who'd benefit from a supported connection to specialist organisations
WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
Practical help directly - and trusted connections
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Food and essentials · digital access · one-to-one practical help
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A welcoming space, listening ear and wellbeing support
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Help with forms, correspondence and online systems
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Help reaching specialist debt, housing, health and other services
WHO YOU CAN REFER
Anyone who would benefit from our support
✓ Individuals and families facing barriers to accessing services
✓ People needing food and essentials, practical help or a listening ear
✓ People needing help with forms, digital tasks or services
✓ People who'd benefit from a supported connection to specialists
WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
Practical help - and trusted connections
✓ Food and essentials · digital access · practical help
✓ A welcoming space and listening ear
✓ Help with forms, letters and online systems
✓ Help reaching specialist services
Please talk to the person first
Referrals should be made with the person's knowledge and consent wherever possible. We'll only ask for the information we genuinely need to contact them and decide the right next step.
Please talk to the person first
Referrals should be made with the person's knowledge and consent wherever possible.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From referral to support
⏱ We aim to respond within one working day - up to three when we're very busy.
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You send a short referral
Online - no downloadable forms. Only what we genuinely need.
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We review it
A member of the team reads it and checks how we can help.
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We contact the person
Using the contact details they're happy for us to use.
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We agree next steps
Practical help from BLOT, a supported connection to a specialist - or both.
If the person may be at immediate risk of harm, call 999. Safeguarding concerns are handled under BLOT's safeguarding procedures - see our Safeguarding page.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From referral to support
1
You send a short referral
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We review it
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We contact the person
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We agree next steps together
⏱ We aim to respond within one working day - up to three when very busy.
ONLINE REFERRAL
Make a referral
Keep it brief - please don't include detailed sensitive or medical information. We'll ask for anything else we need once we're in touch.
ONLINE REFERRAL
Make a referral
Keep it brief - no detailed sensitive or medical information.
Referring regularly?
Organisations that make or receive regular referrals can agree a referral pathway with us - and reach people through our Hubs and Mobile Hub.
Referring regularly?
Agree a referral pathway with us and reach people through our Hubs.
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