Self Referrals

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Below is a list of services that you can refer yourself to, without any GP input.

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Maternity Outpatients Services

It is important that you refer for maternity care as soon as possible after finding out you are pregnant to ensure we can give you an appointment at the right time.

Please follow the links below to respective services offered at Leighton Hospital, Countess Of Chester and Warrington Hospital.

Maternity :: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Services | Countess of Chester Hospital

Warrington and Halton Maternity Self referral | Healthwatch Halton

Physiotherapy Services

You can self-refer to the local physiotherapy services by following the link below:

South Cheshire and Vale Royal Physiotherapy Self Referral Form

Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and services for practical and emotional support.

Social Prescriber referrals are for patients with issues that are impacting on health and wellbeing.  They are not clinical support but can provide support and information on different areas such as Finances, Housing, Social Isolation, Employment, Carer Support, Bereavement, Non-Urgent Advice

You can self-refer to this service by sending an email to: [email protected]

What happens if I’m asked to speak to a Social Prescriber?

One of the team, will contact you usually by telephone initially and a convenient appointment will be arranged.  These can be via telephone or in person. They will ask you a bit about yourself and explain the support they can offer you.

Mentell

Mentell is a UK charity that provides men’s groups for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. You can learn more and sign up by following this link:

Mentell – Men, is it time to talk?

Talking Therapies (formerly known as IAPT)

Talking Therapies (formerly Improving Access to Psychological Therapies – IAPT) offers a range of talking therapies, advice and information for people aged 16 and over, who have mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The service will guide you through addressing challenges, overcoming problems, and working towards the goals you set using a range of psychological interventions which follow guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

To learn more and self-refer please follow one of the two links below:

Talking Therapies :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Talking Therapies – Cheshire West :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Adult Social Care – Request for services

Adult social care self-assessment.

You can complete adult social care self-assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone else (with permission from that person). The assessment focuses on areas you feel that you, or the person you are contacting us on behalf of, is doing well or where you/they are struggling.

Based on your answers, the self-assessment will provide relevant links to places that can help. If by completing the self-assessment the results suggest you are eligible for paid for services from Adult Social Care you can submit your results to the Community Access Team who will contact you to discuss where we can help.

To access self-assessment please follow this link:

Care and Support Needs assessment form

To learn more please follow this link:

Request for services | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Wound Clinic – Ambulatory Wound Care Service

The Ambulatory Wound Care Service is available to patients who have wounds that require specialist support and intervention.

The wound care team is made up of registered nurses who are highly skilled professionals trained in wound management. The team deliver a high standard of quality care, supported by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) standards and evidence based practice.

To learn more please visit: Ambulatory Wound Care Service :: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To self-refer

Patients in Vale Royal can self-refer by contacting the Northwich / Winsford admin hubs.

Northwich – 01606 564134

Winsford – 01606 564139

Pharmacy First Minor Ailments Scheme

Think Pharmacy – Minor Ailments Scheme – Firdale Medical Centre

Minor Eye Conditions Service

What Conditions Can Be Treated by the Service?

Red eye or eyelids

Dry, gritty, or uncomfortable eyes

Eye irritation and inflammation

A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye

Recently occurring flashes or floaters

Painful eye

In growing lashes

Recent and sudden loss of vision

Foreign body in the eye

You can arrange an appointment with an optometrist through the Minor Eye Conditions service.

To learn more please and find the practice providing the service visit Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) covers minor eye problems

How Do I Book an Appointment with the Service?

When you have chosen an optical practice that is convenient for you, you can book the appointment yourself. This is called Self-Referral.

You should telephone the opticians directly to make an appointment. Please do not visit the practice without first making an appointment.

Sexual Health Hub

Providing free and confidential sexual health services in Cheshire West and Chester including Winsford, Blacon and Ellesmere Port.

Services include providing free information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.

Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to see a GP first. You can book an appointment online 24/7 or speak to us on 0300 247 0020.  Our telephone line is open Monday – Thursday 9am- 5pm, Friday 9am-3:30pm & Saturday 9am-12:30pm

To learn more and book an appointment please visit Sexual Health & STI Clinics in Chester & West Cheshire | HCRG Care Group