Thanks to all those services who have sent in their Christmas Closure periods. With only 7 weeks to go until Christmas we all know the holiday season is a period of particularly high need for vulnerable persons and to plan for this time we ask Service Providers to consider providing as much assistance as they can to address the influx of referrals.

You may be able to assist by:

• Letting RMCS know as soon as possible of any planned closure dates and times for your service over the holiday period.
• Minimising down times in answering referrals over that time.
• Organising skeleton staffing to continue to answer referrals over the high need period.
• Committing to addressing pending referrals as soon as possible after return to work.

We appreciate any assistance you can provide during the season and hope that most of all, you and your staff enjoy a break!