Self Referral

Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to.

Physiotherapy

You can refer yourself to Healthshare for physiotherapy if you: Have a muscle or joint related issue/condition.Are registered with a GP within the areas we operate.Are over 18 years old. Are not under the care of a hospital consultant for the same problem. Live in one of our Hull, London, Dartford, Gravesend or Swanley catchment areas.

One for You Kensington and Chelsea

Get back to a healthier you with our free weight loss, exercise, stop smoking and 1-to-1 health programmes. We support you to make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing and live a longer, happier life. Start improving your health today with our tools, motivational support and encouragement to guide you every step of the way.

Turning Point

Whether you’re looking to address alcohol or drug use, get support for your mental health or a learning disability, or find out how you can support someone you care about, our community based services are a great place to start.

Jefferiss Central London

We offer a range of services from contraception and sexual health to HIV care.

Sexual Health London

SHL.UK is a discreet sexual health service for Londoners. Our STI testing service is for people who have mild or no STI symptoms, and would like to get themselves checked. You can also request free regular and emergency contraception (effective up to 5 days after unprotected sex) by completing a simple, secure online consultation.

Asperger Support Signposting and Information Services Team (ASSIST Programme)

ASSIST provides free support, advice and social groups for adults with, or seeking, a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome and pre and post diagnostic information and advice service for adults who do not meet their local FACS (Fair Access to Care Services) eligibility criteria for further support. ASSIST runs a weekly social group and a monthly outings group.
020 3326 1200

Counselling – Help Counselling Centre

Help Counselling is based on Portobello Road in central London. We offer one to one individual counselling to a wide range of people over the age of 18. We can be accessed by anyone residing in the Greater London area. If you would like to register for an appointment, please call between 10am and 5.30pm on weekdays. When you refer yourself to Help Counselling, we will take some details, including your name, contact number, and times when you’re available to attend.
020 7221 9974

Counselling – Sarah Agnes Foundation

SAF is a charity that will strive to improve the well being of the family through therapeutic services. We have various workshops and talks around parenting, stress, building confidence, debt, depression and anger management. We provide a safe, professional and confidential counselling service to our clients within the framework of the ethical guidelines provided by the BACP. We offer short and long term counselling sessions (from six weeks to two years).
07932253818

Counselling – Woman’s Trust

Woman’s Trust is a charity that provides free counselling and therapy for female survivors of domestic violence, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and other forms of domestic abuse.
020 7034 0305

Advice Drop-In – Carer’s Network

If you need advice or information about anything related to your caring role, do come along to any of the 2 drop-ins and speak to one of our specialist Information, Advice & Guidance workers, who will be happy to help. Please telephone for details.
020 8960 3033

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
0800 068 4141

Sleepio

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

NHS stop smoking services help you quit – Quit smoking

Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
0300 123 1044

NUPAS (national unplanned pregnancy advisory service)

We offer abortion treatments and free pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection screening and a fully comprehensive contraceptive service.
0333 004 6666

Marie Stopes UK

You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0345 300 8090

Find a psychological therapies service in England

You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) identifies those at diabetes high risk and refers them onto a behaviour change programme.