Transform a young person life

Make a Referral

If you are a teacher, HCP, GP, young carer support worker, social worker or another professional who knows a young carer or patient between the ages of 12 -16 you can refer them to RF. Simply click the links or pic below to complete a referral form.

If for any reason you are unable to complete a referral form please email outreach@renaissance-foundation.com to set up a call with our Outreach team to discuss your referral over the phone.

If you have any questions about the eligibility of someone you would like to refer please contact us on the above email and we will be happy to help.

Refer a Young Patient

A young patient is someone undergoing regular medical treatment for a chronic; lifelong or life-limiting condition. Conditions include asthma, Type 1 Diabetes, Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis.

Refer a Young Carer

A young person who cares, unpaid, for a family member who has any type of physical or mental illness, physical and/or mental disability or misuses substances.

How are referrals assessed?

Make a referral through our website

Referral should be completed by a healthcare professional or a member of school staff (it can also be a parent in a certain cases)

You can find our referral form here

Referral is assessed by our team

The RF team decide if we are best placed to support the young person and their needs.

Onboarding session at our new Hub

Young person attends one of our onboarding sessions. Once complete, a parent/guardian signs a consent form and their young person is fully enrolled onto the RF 3 stage programme!

 FAQs about Referrals at RF.

  • It is completely free to join the programme and all the activities we provide are free of any charge to young people.

  • The upper age limit is determined on a case-by-case basis. If accepted, the individual would start their program journey at Stage 2.

  • Sessions can take place at the RF hub, online, or at inspiring locations (such as annual visits to institutions).

  • No, but the individual must be well and confident enough to independently travel to programme activities.

  • Yes, multiple family members are welcome to participate in the programme.

  • Yes, RF offers both hybrid online and in-person sessions.