We’re excited to introduce the newly launched Open Referral UK (ORUK) website—a central hub designed to provide councils with the information, guidance, and support they need to adopt the ORUK standard.

For councils considering adoption, the website provides:

• a clear overview of standard and why it matters
• practical guidance on implementation
• case studies from early adopters
• a new suite of resources to help councils at every stage

The new adoption resources include:

• Executive summary – a concise overview of Open Referral UK and its benefits
• Business case – a structured argument for adoption, with key benefits and cost considerations
• Project initiation document – guidance to help structure your implementation plan
• Technical overview – a detailed explanation of how Open Referral UK works

These materials have been developed in collaboration with councils already in the process of adopting the standard, ensuring they meet real-world needs.

Find out more and get involved

For further updates on how to get involved, follow our channels:

• visit the new ORUK website and explore the resources
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