Self-Referral

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:

 

Alcohol reduction service

Support to help you minimise your alcohol consumption https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/alcohol-reduction

 

Care Co-ordination Centre

Self-referral to Falls Car Service by calling the Care Co-ordination Centre. Strength and Balance Classes in West Essex https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/community-coordination-centre/

 

Child Lifestyle Service

Face to face support for all school aged children in Essex and their families. Advice on cooking, nutrition, physical activity including mindfulness and relaxation https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/child-lifestyle-service

 

Community Vasectomy Service

Free self-referral vasectomy service https://providewellbeing.co.uk/services/no-scalpel-vasectomy/

 

Contraception, STI testing and sexual wellbeing and advice

Free confidential, non-judgemental sexual health services for everyone in Essex. Includes vasectomies https://essexsexualhealthservice.org.uk/

 

Directory of voluntary sector services

Helps direct local people to community health and wellbeing services through call back and referral options www.essexfrontline.org.uk

 

Emotional wellbeing and lifestyle support for families in Essex

The Family Hub team support behaviour, child development, sleep, connecting, transition, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/family-support/

 

Essex Contraceptive clinic

Offers long acting and reversable contraceptive services https://www.msichoices.org.uk/contraception/contraception-clinics/essex-contraception-clinic/  

 

Mental health crisis support

Mental health crisis support mentions you can also access the service calling 111 select option for mental health only over 18's https://eput.nhs.uk/contact/in-crisis/

 

Mental health - support for adolescents and children

Provides advice and support for children and young people and families who are needing support with emotional wellbeing or mental health living in West Essex https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/set-camhs/

 

Mental health support

Support for West Essex residents experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety. Self-refer by calling, completing online form or digital assistant. You can also visit a drop-in service https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/west-essex/

 

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MSK)

Physiotherapy treatment can be used for musculoskeletal problems (MSK) such as neck, back, knee and shoulder problems, as well as other muscle or joint problems such as strains and arthritis.  They offer a physio assessment advice, treatment and education for self-management and supervised exercises.  Patients who are registered with us and is for over 18 only can self-refer http;//eput.nhs.uk/our-services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-msk-epping/

 

Minor Eye conditions Services (MECS)

NHS service for all.  Search directory to find nearest optical practice https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/services/minor-eye-conditions-service/

 

NHS 40-74 Health Check

Registered patients can self-refer to have a Health Check they just must not have had one in the last 5 years https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/health-checks

 

Online assessment

Holistic assessment redirects you to appropriate service. This can also be done for you by calling 0300 303 9988 or https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/begin-your-journey

 

Physical activity

Support you to find ways to be more active and may refer you to a local leisure centre for activity groups https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/physical-activity

 

Podiatry Service

Podiatry service includes community podiatry MSK podiatry and diabetes multidisciplinary foot team (MDFT) at Princess Alexandra Hospital http://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/podiatry-services-west-essex/

 

Service supports individuals with therapeutic interventions related to physical, mental and emotional health

Occupational Therapists provide practical support to empower people to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers preventing them from doing the meaningful activities that matter to them https://www.sportforconfidence.com/referral/ 

 

Social Isolation support

Help for residents who are lonely a review of health and wellbeing needs support from wellbeing coaches, befriending coordinator or a community agent https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/social-isolation

 

Stop smoking

Free service for anyone in Essex offering advice support and nicotine replacement therapy in various locations  https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/stop-smoking

 

Support for carers

Advice, information guidance on support available for you as a carer https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/carers

 

Vasectomy Service

Free self-referral of a vasectomy https://essexsexualhealthservices.org.uk/vasectomy/

 

Weight management

Positive motivational, educational solutions to help you loose weight https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/weight-management