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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.

Live Well Dorset

Everyone is different, that's why our service is flexible. Get access to tools, learn about healthy living, speak to an advisor or coach. There are no obligations and it's free of charge.
0800 840 1628
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Access Mental Health – supporting you in a crisis

If you are struggling to cope or feel yourself nearing a breakdown, Access Mental Health is here to provide help.Designed in partnership with local people, it offers a range of services which provide support at times and places when people need it the most.You don’t need to be referred by your GP or other health professional, you can just reach out for help when you need it. Mental health professionals and peer support workers will be on hand to help you avoid a crisis and help you .
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See the Midwife

If you are more than six weeks pregnant you can book your maternity care directly with Poole Hospital Maternity Service.
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Steps 2 Wellbeing – Southampton and Dorset

Steps 2 Wellbeing offer help to people over the age of 18 who are registered with a GP at Dorset or Southampton City Practice. They provide a range of low and high-intensity treatments for common mental health issues such as low mood, anxiety, or related mental health conditions. The service also offers support for those living with long-term health conditions.Patients can refer themselves to the service via their website or they can be referred through their GP or any health care provider.
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Sexual Health Dorset

Clinics for all ages!Services include: Contraception, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy Testing, Condoms, Chlamydia Screening, Asymptomatic Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections, Confidential Advice and Information.Walk-in clinics and bookable appointments available.
0300 303 1948
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Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Matters

We understand how aches and pains in your joints, muscles and bones can cause frustration and worry impacting on your daily activities. MSK Dorset is a self-referral service and is only available to patients 16 years and over.
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NeuroLove

We believe that young people are best placed to guide, support and empower their peers on issues relating to mental health and well being. Neurolove.org is a site set up to support young people manage the changing times we are currently living in.
0151 547 7703
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NUPAS (national unplanned pregnancy advisory service)

We offer abortion treatments and free pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection screening and a fully comprehensive contraceptive service.
0333 004 6666
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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
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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
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) identifies those at diabetes high risk and refers them onto a behaviour change programme.
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