Self Referral
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.
Mindsmatter
Mindsmatter: Self-referral is for everyone aged 16 or over and registered with a GP covered by Mindsmatter.
Healthy Young Minds
Help and support is available right now if you need it. You don't have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.
If you have harmed yourself or think someone else may have, call 999.
0800 953 0110 24 hours, 7 days a week
Blackpool and Lancashire Sexual Health Services
We provide expert advice, guidance and treatment on all aspects of sexual health. This includes sexually transmitted infections, HIV and contraception such as pills, injections, implants and coils.
0300 1234 154
NHS stop smoking services help you quit – Quit smoking
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
0300 123 1044
Marie Stopes UK
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.
We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0345 300 8090
Find a psychological therapies service in England
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.
These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias