“If it were not for Home-Start I probably would be in a very bad place. I used to often think about, and have, tried taking my own life. Home-Start really good at checking in with me and could recognise when I was not feeling great.”
If you are a Heath, Social Care or other professional who would like to refer a family to Home-Start please see the information below.
Salford referral form (for families where there is at least one child under the age of 2, not eligible if at Child Protection/Child in Need (unless part of a planned de-escalation)) or for Dad Matters – Please click here
Trafford (for families where there is at least one child under the age of 19, not eligible if at Child Protection/Child in Need (unless part of a planned de-escalation)) – Please click here
For Trafford professionals making a referral:
Alongside completing Home‑Start’s online referral, you must also complete a Strengths and Needs Form (which replaces the Early Help Assessment). This form gives a holistic overview of the family’s situation, their strengths, their needs, and the specific support requested from Home‑Start.
- If you use Liquid Logic: complete the Strengths and Needs Form on EHM. For any issues, contact: Liquidlogicsupport@trafford.gov.uk.
- If you do not have access to Liquid Logic: download the form Your Family’s Strengths and Needs and email it to admin@hsts.org.uk.
You may submit the online referral without the form, but please note you will be contacted and asked to complete one.
Wigan and Leigh referral form (for families where there is at least one child under the age of 2, not eligible if at Child Protection/Child in Need (unless part of a planned de-escalation)) – Please click here
For our Salford Infant Feeding Peer Support service referral form for new and expectant parents in Salford, please click here.
We provide information and support to help parents make informed choices around feeding their baby