Self-referral: Get straight to the support you need
When you need help with your health, it is important that you get support from the right service.
Did you know that some services let you refer yourself? This means you can contact them directly. You do not always need to see a GP first.
Self-referral services can help you get support from specialist teams and services designed to help with your needs.
To make these services easier to find, we have created a new Self-Referral Support Services hub on our website.
Find help for your needs
Our new hub brings together services that you can access yourself.
This includes support for:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Children and families
- Pregnancy and maternity support
- Help with everyday illnesses through Pharmacy First
- Stopping smoking
- Alcohol and drug support
- Health and lifestyle support
- Local community services
Each service explains what help it offers, who it is for, and how you can get in touch.
Self-Referral Support Services
Specialist services you can refer yourself to.
Get straight to the support you need.
Why use self-referral services?
Some health needs are best supported by services that focus on a particular area. Self-referral helps you get straight to the team that can help you.
Choosing the right service means you can get the support you need sooner. If another service can help, you can go straight to them without needing a GP appointment first.
It also helps keep GP appointments free for times when you need to see a doctor.
We are still here to help
If you are not sure what support you need, please contact us.
We’re always happy to help. The team will listen to your needs and help you find the right option.
Sometimes this will be an appointment with a GP or another member of our team. At other times, another service may be able to provide the help you need.
Our aim is simple – to help you get the right care from the right person.
Visit our Self-Referral Support Services hub
Take a look at our new hub to see what support is available and find out if you can refer yourself.
Finding the right support should be simple. We hope our new hub makes it easier for you to find the help you need.