Link Age Southwark welcomes referrals of people who are aged 60 years and over, and people of any age with a confirmed diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

94% of the older people we work with say they are happy or very happy with our service

How do I make a referral?

If you are a health and social care professional and would like to make a referral to Link Age Southwark, please download the referral form below, complete all the sections of the form and return it by email to [email protected].

Download a referral form  

If you would like to refer yourself or someone you know to our services, please download the referral form below, complete all the sections of the form and return it by email to [email protected].

Download a self-referral form 

How do I make a Hospital Buddy referral?

Are you worried or anxious about an upcoming operation? Would you be interested in having a Hospital Buddy? 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Resident of the London Borough of Southwark
• Over the age of 60
• Have elective surgery planned within next 2-3 months
• In need of additional support due to living alone; having no or limited family support/social network and/or living with a dependent other
• Anxious/concerned/worried about you upcoming elective surgery

If this is you, and you would be interested in being matched with a Hospital Buddy, please download the form below, complete all the sections of the form and return it by email to services@linkagesouthwark.org.

Download a referral form

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If you would like us, instead, to send you a copy of the forms to complete, please call us on 020 8299 2623. 

What happens once I've made a referral?

A member of our Services Team will make contact with the person referred to arrange a time to visit them at home, get to know them a little better and see if they are suitable for our service.