Self-Referrals

Self-Referrals

Most referrals to other specialists will require you to come in and see or speak to an appropriate clinician. However, there are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to as listed below.

iTalk
italk is a FREE service for people suffering from depression and anxiety. We are an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service which is delivered as a partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Website: www.italk.org.uk

MIND
Havant and East Hants Mind work to promote good mental health within our locality. We seek to support and empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.

Website: www.easthantsmind.org

iTalk
italk is a FREE service for people suffering from depression and anxiety. We are an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service which is delivered as a partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Website: www.italk.org.uk

MIND
Havant and East Hants Mind work to promote good mental health within our locality. We seek to support and empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.

Website: www.easthantsmind.org

Audiology Service - NHS Hearing Aid Self-Referral - Available from 2nd April 2024

If you are over 55 years of age, need a hearing test and are not already on an NHS hearing pathway, and think you might benefit from free NHS hearing aids, you can now self-refer to the local Audiology service.

In Portsmouth and South East area, Community Audiology service is provided by Scrivens Hearing Care.

There is no need to contact your GP, but please contact the chosen Scrivens Hearing Care Clinic directly.

You can also attend your local Scrivens Hearing branch for all aftercare and any additional assistance required. Scrivens Hearing branches are open six days a week and offer flexible service to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Online Booking: scrivens.com/find-a-branch
Customer Services: 0800 027 5102
Email: customercare@scrivens.com

St Mary's Treatment Centre
Milton Road
Milton
Portsmouth
PO3 6DW
Tel: 0800 027 5102

Scrivens, Havant
3 West Street
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 1EH
Tel: 02392 483445

Scrivens Gosport
103 High Street
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1DS
Tel: 02392 581719

Scrivens, Waterlooville
6 The Precinct (The Boulevard)
London Rd
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 7DT
Tel: 02392 262054

West Sussex
Our maternity units at St Richard’s and Worthing hospitals are well known for the high standards of safety and care they offer to women and their babies.

Website: www.westernsussexhospitals.nhs.uk

Portsmouth
Consultant led maternity care.

Website: mybirthplace.org

iTalk
italk is a FREE service for people suffering from depression and anxiety. We are an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service which is delivered as a partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Website: www.italk.org.uk

MIND
Havant and East Hants Mind work to promote good mental health within our locality. We seek to support and empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.

Website: www.easthantsmind.org

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Consider the range of services available to you and use the NHS responsibly.

Be prepared to care for yourself with a well-stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest.

  • cough or cold
  • upset stomach
  • pain or headache
  • cuts and grazes
  • sore throat (but if for two weeks or more contact your GP)

For health advice, visit nhs.uk.

Your local Pharmacist is a trained medicine expert who can dispense and advise you on the safe use of prescription, repeat prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Most pharmacies are open until late and at weekends, and they all have a private area where you can talk to a Pharmacist in confidence. You don’t need to book an appointment to see a Pharmacist.

  • Ask for advice on ailments, medicines and healthier living
  • Queries about medication, dosage, type or suitability plus urgent requests or if related to hospital discharge
  • repeat prescription
  • sore eyes (but if persists go to optician)
  • runny nose
  • diarrhoea
  • bite or sting

GPs deal with a whole range of health problems including:

  • Conditions that can't be treated with over the counter medication or advice from a Pharmacist
  • Coughs lasting more than three weeks
  • New moles appearing or existing moles changing shape, size or colour

They also provide health education, offer advice on smoking and diet, run clinics, give vaccinations and carry out simple surgical operations. A range of health care professionals work at GP practices, including GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, practice managers, receptionists and other staff. Practices also work closely with health visitors, midwives, mental health services and social care services. If the health professional you see cannot deal with a problem, then you’ll usually be referred to a hospital for tests, treatment, or to see a consultant with specialist knowledge.

NHS 111 is there for you when you have a healthcare need that is not life threatening. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

  • If you think you need to go to hospital
  • If you don’t know the most suitable place to go or call
  • If you don’t have a GP to call or if your GP practice is closed
  • If you need advice or reassurance about what to do

Available 24 hours a day, every day. Click here for NHS 111 online.

If you have a non-life-threatening illness or injury, there are lots of ways you can access advice and care without going to an Emergency Department. This allows emergency staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions and will save you a potentially long wait. Visit for same day, urgent, minor injuries or illness when your GP practice is unavailable, such as such as sprains and suspected broken bones

  • fractures and lacerations
  • insect and animal bites
  • stitches (sutures)
  • dressing care
  • minor cuts and bruises
  • minor burns and strains

Emergency department or call 999. Only for very serious or life-threatening situations. If you are unsure, call NHS 111.

Click here to find out when to call 999.

More questions?
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