Referrals
Referrals to the IMCA service in Hampshire
Referrals to the service can be made by completing the form below and returning it to us. Alternatively, you can contact us to discuss it in more detail, or use the "Do you need an IMCA" checklist to make sure the referral is eligible for an IMCA. You should refer all clients and patients who are currently residing in accommodation or hospitals in Hampshire, regardless of where they ordinarily reside.
All referrals will be acknowledged within 1 working day by the IMCA co-ordinator, who may need to discuss the case with you in more detail. The case will be allocated to the most appropriate IMCA available in your area, who will be in contact within 5 working days (or sooner if the case is urgent). Hampshire IMCA enquiries to 01256 478999.
Download Hampshire IMCA Referral Form
Referrals for a DOLS IMCA in Hampshire
All referrals for a DOLS IMCA will come from the Supervisory Body when an application for a Standard Authorisation is made – residential care homes or hospitals do not need to refer cases to us directly.
If you are a family member or friend acting as someone's representative and would like some support from our service, please contact the Hampshire DOLS office for more information on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01962 845213.
IMCA Referrals (Southampton)
For Southampton (including Hampshire patients at the Southampton General Hospital) IMCA Referrals, visit
http://www.solentmind.org.uk/independent-mental-capacity-advocacy-southampton.aspx
Other IMCA providers in the South
| Area | Contact details |
| Portsmouth (including Hampshire patients at Queen Alexander and St Mary’s Hospitals)p> | South of England Advocacy Projects (SEAP) 023 2837777 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| North West Surrey (including Hampshire patients at Frimley Park Hospital) | Just Advocacy 01483 527759 |
| Wiltshire | SWAN 01722 341851 |
| Dorset Poole and Bournemouth | Dorset Advocacy 0845 3891762 |
| Isle of Wight | Solent Mind 023 80334977 |