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Referral to the IDVA Service and/or MARAC
 
IDVAs only take referrals from Professionals.
 
 
Some referrals require a DASH Risk Indicator Checklist to be completed.  Please read the information below then complete the relevant DASH (below) and attach to the online referral form,

The specialist IDVA posts below take all levels of risk, consent for referral is required:

  • Referrals from Health Professionals - DASH preferred, take all risk levels
  • Referrals from Housing Professionals -  DASH preferred, take all risk levels
  • Referrals for young people - DASH required, take all risk levels
  • Referrals for eastern European people - DASH required, take all risk levels
  • Referrals for people from minority ethnic communities - DASH required, take all risk levels

For anyone else, referrals can be made with CONSENT for those who score 14-16 on the DASH Risk Assessment

 For those who score 17+ on the DASH, referrals can be made without consent (although consent is preferred), and the case will go to MARAC.  If the DASH score is low but you feel the person is at high risk, please discuss with the Duty IDVA.

For individuals over 60 years of age, the Older Peoples DASH may give a more accurate assessment of risk

For Young People (13-19 or up to 24 if Ex-LAC or LD) experiencing abuse in their own intimate relationships, please use the YP DASH

Cambs and Pboro DASH.docx
YP_IDVA_DASH May 24.docx
Older People DASH May 24.docx
MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) meetings are held 3 times a week via Teams and involve a range of professionals to look at how to decrease the risk to the victim.  If you are referring a case you need to be prepared to attend the MARAC meeting to present your case - see MARAC Fact Sheet below for more information.
 
MARAC Fact Sheet.docx
Health IDVA - The Health IDVA Team accept referrals at all risk levels where there is current domestic abuse or separation in the last 3 months following a relationship where the victim was subjected to abuse. Referrals are accepted from any Health agency (including hospitals, GPs, CPFT and community Health services) across Cambridgeshire only.  From 1st April 2024, Health IDVAs will only be accepting referrals for clients living in Cambridgeshire (not Peterborough) due to reduced funding.
 
Please use the link at the top of the page to make a referral, attaching a completed DASH if possible.  If you don't have all the details please contact the Health IDVA before making the referral.
 
Professionals only can contact the Health IDVA on: Mobile 07713 919229 or email idvacambs@nhs.net
Health IDVA Leaflet Apr 24.docx

Housing IDVAs offer direct trauma informed IDVA support to survivors at any level of risk referred by housing teams and providers. They offer support to:

  • Survivors who attend a housing advice service and are facing homelessness due to domestic abuse.
  • Survivors disclosing domestic abuse who are living in social housing.  
  • They will also offer support to survivors in local authority temporary accommodation who are homeless due to due to domestic abuse.

They offer advice on safety planning and risk management and can offer advocacy and liaison with agencies working with the survivor, support with housing, the court process, police as well as referrals to other support for survivors of DA.

Please use the link at the top of the page to make a referral to the Housing IDVAs, attaching a completed DASH if possible.

Housing IDVA Leaflet Jan 24.pdf
Eastern European (A8) IDVA - The A8 IDVAs work with victims from Eastern European A8 countries and speak a variety of languages.  The A8 IDVAs accept referrals at all risk levels but those scoring under 17 must have victim consent to refer.
To refer to the A8 IDVA, please complete the DASH (see left) and attach to the completed electronic referral form via the link at the top of the page.
Young People's IDVA - To make a referral to the Young People's IDVA, please complete the YP IDVA DASH and attach to a completed referral form which can be accessed via the link at the top of the page.
Are you a professional needing advice about domestic abuse in relation to a client or patient?
 
You can email the Duty IDVA idva.referrals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk and someone will email you back or call 01480 847718  These details are for professionals only
Domestic Abuse Support Service - Outreach
 
Outreach services are delivered across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by Impakt Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) . DASS offers advice and information, support groups and counselling and is available to victims of any gender identity and any sexuality. 
 
DASS accept self-referrals or enquiries from professionals: 
0300 373 1073 or email DASSreferrals@impakt.org.uk
 
If you are a professional referring a client to DASS, please complete the form below and email to DASSreferrals@impakt.org.uk
 
IMPAKT Professionals Referral Form.docx
Male Victims
 
B-United is a  new project from Peterborough Women’s Aid offers short term & long-term support to men, whether they have children or not, in all areas of Cambridgeshire - including Peterborough, Huntingdon and Fenland.

The worker will be able to provide support via telephone, email, text/WhatsApp or virtually through Microsoft Teams/ Zoom. They can offer emotional support, practical support, support with court & other meetings and access to a specialist domestic abuse counsellor.

The project also offers support and guidance to professionals who want to learn more about domestic abuse and how it affects male victims.

You can contact 01733 894964 or email referrals@wa-support.co.uk