Professional Referral

Professional Referral Form

Please use the forms below for professionals to refer service users at all risk levels. Please ensure that all High Risk referrals continue to go through the MARAC process referral system.

Any standard risk referrals continue to go through Norfolk Standard Risk Service. Please be advised that NIDAS is unable to find safe accommodation spaces for clients.

Please use the DASH Risk Assessment Form here to determine risk level

Risk Indicators

High: There are identifiable indicators of risk of serious harm. The potential event could happen at any time and the impact would be serious. (or 14+ ticks). If the assessment identifies HIGH RISK OF HARM– please refer to MARAC using this referral form. Click here to send a high risk referral.

Medium: There are identifiable indicators of risk of serious harm. The perpetrator has the potential to cause serious harm but is unlikely to do so unless there is a change in circumstances (ie, drug/alcohol misuse). (or 10-13 ticks). Click here to send a medium risk referral.

Standard: Current evidence does not indicate likelihood of serious harm. (or 0-9 ticks). Please visit the Norfolk Standard Risk Service page above for Standard referrals.