NHS self-referral services in mid and south Essex

You can now refer yourself to a range of services, without needing an appointment at your GP surgery. Referring yourself can offer quicker access to a range of services, from physiotherapy to mental health support, making it easier than ever to get the help you need.

  • Lifestyle services

    Improve your health and wellbeing with our local lifestyle services, including staying active, managing your weight and stopping smoking.

  • Community pharmacy

    Your local pharmacies can provide advice and treatment for many minor illnesses and conditions.

  • Sexual Health

    Free, confidential, non-judgemental sexual health services, regardless of sex, age, ethnic origin and sexual orientation.

  • Podiatry services

    Whether you have minor foot issues or more serious conditions, there are podiatry services in mid and south Essex who can help.

  • Minor Eye Condition Services

    Assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems.

  • Frontline

    Essex Frontline is your one-stop-shop for accessing a wide range of health and wellbeing services in your local community.

  • Stop Smoking – Smoking cessation services

    Services to help you quit smoking, including information about nicotine replacement and vaping.

  • Maintaining a healthy weight

    Local services to help you manage your weight.

  • NHS 111 (option for mental health crisis)

    If you, a family member or friend are in crisis and need help, staff will provide appropriate support and advice 24 hours a day to people of all ages.

  • Suicide Bereavement Service

    The free Specialist Bereavement Service, delivered by Amparo, provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time (recent or historical).

  • Pregnancy and maternity

    Local maternity, reproductive and sexual health services.

  • Talking Therapies

    Talking therapies can help if you're struggling with things like feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal services)

    Musculoskeletal services to help with muscle, bone, and joint problems

  • Wheelchair services

    Local NHS wheelchair services provide wheelchairs and related accessories for people who have a long-term condition which affects their mobility for a period of six months or more.