Request for Early Help (Child)
The Request for Early Help online referral is for professionals looking to make a referral to the Early Help Unit for Nottinghamshire children and families only.
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The Request for Early Help online referral is for professionals looking to make a referral to the Early Help Unit for Nottinghamshire children and families only. This form can be used for:
Please note, the Early Help Assessment Form (EHAF) will remain in use as an assessment and planning tool for universal services working with families with emerging needs.
For further Early Help and Social Care guidance please access the Pathway to Provision here.
- Any child or young person at immediate risk should be referred to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- To report a crime, please contact Nottinghamshire Police. In an emergency, always call 999.
- Lead professionals seeking direct intervention or looking to step-down at closure for ongoing support should consult the Nottinghamshire County Council Intranet for further guidance.
- Members of the public should not use this form, but can contact the Early Help Unit by:
- telephone: 0115 804 1248
- email: early.help@nottscc.gov.uk
When not to use the Early Help online referral:
- Young Carers (of adults) assessment – contact the Customer Service Centre
- Child employment and entertainment licensing – contact the Children in Entertainment, Employment and Chaperone Licences team
- Welfare rights and benefits - contact the Department of Work & Pensions
- Housing moves, repairs or improvements - see Notts Help Yourself
- In addition, the EHU and Family Service are unable to support contact sessions
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