UKAT Statutory Services
Refer
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Make a Referral

Submit a residential placement referral

Local authorities, NHS bodies, commissioners, drug and alcohol services, ICBs, social workers, key workers, probation services and third-sector organisations.

Go to referral form Call 0203 131 0661

Who can refer?

UKAT accepts referrals from statutory and third-sector partners across England and Wales.

Local AuthoritiesNHS BodiesCommissionersDrug and Alcohol ServicesICBsSocial WorkersKey WorkersProbation ServicesThird-Sector Organisations
Process

Four-step referral process

  1. Step 01

    Submit Referral

    Complete the form and attach supporting documents.

  2. Step 02

    Assessment

    Telephone or face-to-face, typically within 24–48 hours.

  3. Step 03

    Medical Review

    Clinical suitability and pathway confirmed.

  4. Step 04

    Funding & Admission

    Confirmed with the referring authority.

Checklist

What to include in your referral

For all referrals

  • Referrer name, email, phone, organisation and role
  • Client name, date of birth and contact details
  • Type of treatment required (detox, rehab or both)
  • If detox: type required (alcohol, drug or both)
  • GP summary
  • Details of substances involved
  • Mental health concerns and current support
  • Safeguarding or risk concerns
  • Funding status
  • Preferred centre (if known)

Additional documents by referral type

Alcohol / Benzodiazepine detox (within 3 months)

  • Liver function test
  • Full blood count
  • Coagulation profile if bruising/bleeding
  • U&Es if kidney problems

If CMHT / mental health involvement

  • Up-to-date care plan and risk assessment
  • CPN and Psychiatrist contact details

If comorbidities

  • GP letter of consent and support
  • GP medical summary

If extensive criminal history

  • Copy of pre-cons

If DVTs or abscesses (drug referrals)

  • Current wound management plan
Service standards

Response times

24–48 hr

Referrals reviewed

≤ 24 hr

Assessment booked from contact

≤ 72 hr

Admission decision communicated

Urgent

Call the admissions line directly

Download Referral ChecklistPDF outlining required information and documents.

Contact admissions

  • 0203 131 0661
  • referrals@oasiscommunities.co.uk
  • Seven days a week
  • Urgent referrals: please call the admissions line directly.
Referral form

Submit a referral securely

Referrer details
Client details
Treatment
Clinical & risk
Placement preferences
Documents & notes

Submissions reviewed within 24–48 hours, seven days a week.