Can Patients Self Refer?
As a patient/carer you can now self refer to a variety of services locally. Please see the following specialities that you can self refer:
Physiotherapy
You can self refer for any physiotherapy needs as long as your are above 18 and your GP has advised you to seek physiotherapy. you MUST either complete the online form and send it via email or get a hard copy of the form and send it via post. More information about the service can be found here. You cannot call to refer yourself to this service.
Self refer to physiotherapy
Counselling/Psychotherapy
Locally you can refer yourself to a mental health service called Vita Health Group for any counselling or psychological therapy need. you can do this by either
Telephone 03330 152 966
email: we.iapt.admin@vhg.co.uk
website Vita Health Group website
Self refer to counselling or psychotherapy
Children's Mental Health
Any parent or legal guardian of a child suffering from mental health problems can refer the child by directly contacting the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This can be done by calling 0300 953 0222.
telephone 0800 953 0222
telephone (out of hours) 0800 995 1000
website Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) CAMHS | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Maternity Service
If you are pregnant and want to book midwife appointment, you can now do this online. Please see the link below for maternity sef referral link to do this.
telephone 01279 827 286
telephone 01279 827 107 (Early Pregnancy Unit for women less than 16 weeks pregnant)
website Maternity Services | Princess Alexandra Hospital
Self refer to maternity services
Weight Management (Adult)
If you are looking for free comprehensive adult weight management that is tailored to your individual need, then you can now refer to adult weight management provided by Essex wellbeing service. To do this simply complete the online form found in the link below.
telephone 0300 303 9988
website Weight Management (by Essex wellbeing services)
Self refer to weight management
Wellbeing Service
The Essex Wellbeing Service comprises of a variety of self referral services. These include:
Alcohol reduction
Quit Smoking
Physical Activity
Child Lifestyle Service
Mental health
Sleep
Social Isolation
Carers Support
Health Check
Please visit their website below for further information or you can simply click on the self referral link to access the service you need.
telephone 0300 303 9988
website Essex Wellbeing Service
Self refer to wellbeing services
Sexual Health Clinic
Free, confidential, non-judgemental sexual healthcare provided to the people of Essex regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientations. The clinic provides a wide ranging services, including screening of all sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive treatments.
telephone 0300 0031212
website Essex Sexual Health Service
Register with Essex Sexual Health Service
Termination of Pregnancy
If you are consider option regarding your pregnancy and need further advice or guidance including wanting to terminate your pregnancy (abortion), you can contact Marie Stopes for free by calling them.
Telephone 0345 300 8090
website MSI Reproductive Choices (previously Marie Stopes)
Self referral to Termination of pregnancy
Vasectomy
You can now self refer to no-scalpel vasectomy service. To do this please complete the online referral form and email this provide.wellbeing@nhs.net
Telephone 0300 303 9966
website No Scalpel Vasectomy in Essex by Provide Wellbeing
Self referral to Vasectomy Service (DOCX, 625KB)