Self Referral

iThrive Edinburgh is an online space providing information on mental health support, local self referral services and community resources across Edinburgh and the EH30 postcode area.

Provides direct mental health advice, resources and community support pathways tailored specifically for young people living within Edinburgh.

A free, confidential telephone-based service utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help individuals manage mild-to-moderate mental health issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety.

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to talk to someone, please contact our friendly, confidential team.

Change Grow Live works alongside NHS Lothian to deliver direct-access recovery support, harm reduction, advice and structured interventions for alcohol and substance misuse.

A specialist NHS and community service serving North West Edinburgh, providing clinical support, community psychiatric nursing and recovery pathways for individuals facing alcohol or drug dependence.

Breathing Space is Scotland's mental health phone and Webchat service responding to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. It is an integral part of NHS 24's suite of mental health support services.

Chalmers Sexual Health Centre provides comprehensive, confidential sexual health services including testing, contraception and specialist clinics via direct self referral.

ELCA provides confidential alcohol counselling and emotional support for individuals looking to address their drinking habits. Patients can self-refer directly to access individual therapy sessions

To access this service please complete the self-referral form. The podiatry service is available to people of all ages. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or an older family member, you can complete a self-referral form to access our care.

Patients experiencing muscle, joint or back issues can self-refer directly to the NHS Lothian Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service without needing a GP referral.

The central NHS Lothian self referral hub allows pregnant women to book their initial midwife appointment directly without requiring a GP consultation.

Patients can self-refer directly to local high street optometrists for routine eye examinations or urgent eye problems covered under the NHS Scotland Eye Care pathway.

NHS Lothian Audiology accepts direct self referrals for existing adult hearing aid users who require maintenance, re-assessments or repairs.

Provides specialist support and lifestyle interventions for individuals looking to manage their weight and improve long-term health through self referral.

VOCAL’s FSDA team supports carers, friends and family members of anyone who uses drugs or alcohol. You can access one-to-one or group support, helping you to: Understand substance use and recovery, Talk about your concerns in a neutral and safe space, Discuss how the situation is affecting you and others, Identify positive ways of coping with someone else’s drug or alcohol use, Find out what community support is available for the person you care for.

NHS Lothian's free stop smoking service offers tailored coaching, advice and free nicotine replacement therapy through direct self-referral or community pharmacies.

Offers confidential support, refuge accommodation and crisis intervention for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Provides specialist support services, advice lines and community activities for people living with dementia and their families.

Serves as a focal point for the local community, offering local group activities, health workshops and social clubs.

SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages: · Managing Stress · Managing Sleep · Developing Resilience · Managing During Covid-19 You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.

The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends. You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.

Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have. When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.

Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.

Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife normally between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you've just found out that you're pregnant, get the best start for you and your baby by making an appointment with a midwife Most Health Boards in Scotland allow patients to book directly without seeing your Doctor, if your Health Board area is not shown, then contact the Practice for further advice.

This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.

Is a discretionary scheme which provides two types of grants. Community Care Grants Crisis Grants Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are; Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain. To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

We work to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland and offer services and support throughout the country, administered by Area Offices. We believe and statistics show that people can and do recover from significant mental health problems. Penumbra supports people to live fulfilling and contributing lives. By following our person centred model of HOPE. For us hope is a vital part of recovery and supporting people to have and hold hope for the future is a key part of our work.

If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you. This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise