Self-Referrals
Some referrals to specialists/specialist services require you to see a clinician. However, there are some services for which you are able to refer yourself which are listed below.
Please carefully consider the following:
- You have reviewed the inclusion/exclusion criteria for each service.
- Self-referrals are usually triaged by the service who will assess your suitability before accepting your referral and providing appointments.
- If you’re referral is assessed and deemed to be unsuitable, you may be re-directed back to your GP surgery.
- Please ensure you complete self-referral forms, adding as much detail as possible.
Adult Bladder and Bowel Service
Click here for more info and to self-refer online.
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Durham and Darlington Talking Therapies
Click here for more information on conditions treated, therapies offered and self-referral.
Crisis Mental Health
What to do in a mental health crisis
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2). Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support.
Please use NHS 111 – SignVideo if you are deaf or have hearing loss.
Click here for more information
Diabetes
Healthy living for people with Type 2 Diabetes
A free, online, healthy living programme supporting those with Diabetes.
Click here to register and for more information from Healthy Living
Drug and Alcohol Services
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
If you have a recent problem with your eyes – such as sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance – you can be assessed and treated by our local Minor Eye Condition Service. This is a free NHS service available from a number of local opticians.
Click here to visit Minor Eye Conditions Service to find an optician.
Midwife Referral
Pharmacy First
The Pharmacy First scheme means you can see a pharmacist about several minor illnesses and conditions you would previously have had to see your GP about. You can visit your pharmacist for a consultation and they will treat you and prescribe medication if necessary. If your condition is more serious you will be referred to a GP or hospital.
For more information go to the NHS Website How Pharmacies Can Help
To find a local pharmacy to the the NHS Webste Find a Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy/Musculoskeletal (County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust)
Click here for more information, inclusion criteria and how to self-refer online.
Podiatry
Podiatry (County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust)
Click here for lots of self-care information on common foot problems and self-referral form.
Sexual Assault
Click here for help after rape and sexual assault
Youth Mental Health App
Click here for more information on the Kooth-digital mental health and wellbeing app.