Self referrals
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.
Youth Counselling
Relate has local Centres across the UK. The services each centre provides vary because each centre tailors their services – such as couples counselling, sex therapy and counselling for children and young people – to the needs of their local community.
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Sexual Health
Wiltshire Sexual Health Service (WiSe) is a free, non judgemental and confidential NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire.
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Podiatry
The Podiatry Service provides a comprehensive range of specialist and general clinical interventions. This includes health education and promotion and the effective triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot problems.
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Young Carers
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under whose life is affected by caring for at least one family member, over and above just ‘helping out’. Young carers might look after: Parents, grandparents, siblings, close relatives.
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Mental Health
Supporting those experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood or depression
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Smokefree
Smokefree Wiltshire has a team of dedicated Health Coaches who understand that smoking is an addiction and will be there to help you stop.
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Drugs & Alcohol
Information on treatment and recovery services for people who use alcohol and/or drugs, and advice and support for those who are affected by it.
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Physiotherapy
Do you know that you can self refer to the physiotherapist for any musculoskeletal issue without seeing a GP. If you would like to self refer to the physio please complete the forms below for either Salisbury or Andover.
Salisbury – Please sent the completed forms to whc.mskphysiobookingcentre@nhs.net
Andover – Following submission of your form, please allow five working days before contacting to arrange your appointment.You can contact our central booking office by calling 0300 373 0212 or physioenquiries@southernhealth.nhs.uk to book your appointment.
Audiology
Audiology at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers self-referral for patients aged 18 and over who have gradual onset hearing difficulties/loss or bothersome tinnitus (without vertigo or ear pain). Please contact the service directly to self-refer.
phone – 01962 824437 Email – email:audiology@hhft.nhs.uk
NUPAS (National unplanned pregnancy advisory service)
Offering abortion treatments and free pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection screening and a fully comprehensive contraception service.
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0333 004 6666
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme identifies those at a higher risk of becoming diabetic and refers them onto a behaviour change programme.
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Sleepstation
If you’ve had a problem sleeping for more than a month, don’t ignore it. Sleepstation’s clinically validated sleep improvement programme is available on the NHS and privately. Don’t let sleep problems interrupt your life, now is the time to tackle it.
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GP referrals
To request a GP referral:
Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request.
If your referral was not requested by the surgery please contact the provider directly.
Tracking a referral
To track an existing referral:
NHS e-referral (choose and book)
If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-referral’ system.
You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.
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