For professionals

Refer someone to Sidekick Initiative.

A structured referral pathway for schools, prisons and probation, NHS teams and community services. Give us the essentials and we will come back to you with what we can offer and when.

See how we work with organisations

Referral details

Submitting this form sends the referral securely to Sidekick Initiative and stores it so it cannot be lost. If you would rather send it yourself, you can still use WhatsApp or email below.

About you and your organisation

Organisation

Type of setting

Your name

Your role

Work email

Phone (optional)

Preferred contact method

About the referral

Who you are referring, first name only

Please do not include surnames, case numbers or clinical records at this stage.

Age or age group

What support is being sought

Brief context

Urgency

Consent status

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How we handle this information

Referrals are stored securely and sent to the Sidekick Initiative team.
We use the information only to arrange and provide support, and keep it to the minimum we need.
We never share it with anyone else without consent, except where safeguarding or the law requires it.
You can ask us to delete a referral at any time.

Read our privacy notice, safeguarding policy and confidentiality statement.

If someone is at immediate risk

Sidekick Initiative is not a clinical or emergency service and referrals are not monitored around the clock. If life is at risk, call 999.

Urgent help

What happens next

We read the referral and check what we can realistically offer.
We reply to you, usually within a few working days.
If it is a fit, we agree the setting, timings and any safeguarding arrangements with you.
Support starts, with you kept in the loop as agreed.