For some services, you do not need to wait for your GP to refer you; you can self-refer or get advice. These services include:
Mental Health Crisis
The First Response Service (FRS) puts your mental health first. It provides 24-hour access, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to mental health care, advice and support.
If you feel unsafe, distressed or worried about your mental health you can contact them by dialling 111 and selecting option 2.
Young Persons (11-25) Mental well-being
Kooth is a confidential and anonymous online service for young people. It is developed to make it easy and safe for young people to access mental health support as and when they need it. Whilst removing any associated stigma.
Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Program
preventing-diabetes.co.uk
Alcohol & Drug Addiction
Alcohol and drug addiction support services
NUPAS (National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service)
They provide FREE pregnancy advice, counselling and termination of pregnancy services. This includes pregnancy testing, STI screening and contraception. Initial consultation appointments are available 7 days a week. They also provide these services for private patients.
www.nupas.co.uk
MSI Reproductive Choices UK (formerly Marie Stopes UK)
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care. MSI provide NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through their network of local clinics across England
www.msichoices.org.uk
Carers Trust
Carers Trust help unpaid carers have access to the support, advice and resources.
Carers Trust
Carer services near you
Community Urgent Eyecare Services
Find your nearest centre
Stop Smoking Service
With their professional help, you're 3 times as likely to quit for good.
To find free local Stop Smoking Service near you: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/find-your-local-stop-smoking-service