Refer Someone for Angling for Wellbeing

This form is for professionals, support workers, social prescribers, family members or others who would like to refer someone who may benefit from angling. Angling can support wellbeing, confidence, routine, social connection, outdoor activity and personal development.

Please complete as much of the form as you can. We will review the referral and be in touch to discuss the most appropriate next step.

1. Referrer Details

Your full name

Organisation or service

Job role / relationship to the person being referred

Email address

Telephone number

2. Person Being Referred

Full name of person being referred

Date of birth or age

Home postcode or general area

Parent or guardian name and contact details (if the person being referred is under 18)

3. Reason for Referral

Please tell us briefly why you are making this referral

4. Successful Outcome

What would a successful outcome look like for this person?

5. Support and Access Needs

Please indicate any support or access needs that apply

Please tell us anything that would help us make the session comfortable, accessible and positive

6. Relevant Safety Information

Is there anything we need to know to help keep this person safe during an outdoor angling session?

7. Previous Fishing Experience

How would you describe the person's fishing experience?

Never fished before

Tried fishing a few times

Some experience

Regular angler

Do they have their own fishing equipment?

Yes

Not sure

8. Preferred Support

Which type of session would be most suitable?

One-to-one session

Small group

Either

Not sure — please advise

9. Practical Arrangements

Preferred days or times

Transport considerations

Any other practical information

10. Funding / Referral Route

11. Consent

I confirm that the person being referred, or their parent/guardian where appropriate, is aware of and agrees to this referral and to UK Fishing School contacting the relevant people about it.

I understand that UK Fishing School will use the information provided to assess suitability, plan support and deliver the service safely, in line with its privacy policy.

Submitting this form does not automatically create a booking. UK Fishing School will review the referral and contact you to discuss the most appropriate next step.