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.
Sexual Health Services (Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust)
This service provides free and confidential sexual health services for anyone aged 13 and over. This includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, and advice.
01670 51 51 51
Talking Matters Northumberland
This is a psychological therapies service offering a range of treatments for conditions like anxiety, low mood, OCD, and PTSD.
0300 303 0700
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service
If you have problems with your legs and feet or are experiencing painful foot conditions, you can self-refer to the podiatry team.
01665 511979
Northumberland Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service (JMAPS)
This service helps people with musculoskeletal aches, pains, or persistent pain. Specialist staff, including physiotherapists, can assess, advise, and support you.
03301 244 652
Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP)
NRP is a single-entry drug and alcohol treatment service for anyone aged 18 or over in Northumberland experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol.
01670 333 299 (Option 1)
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Services
In the North Tyneside or Northumberland area you can directly refer to maternity services.
Audiology Services (The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
This service provides audiology services for Northumberland residents, including first hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and repairs.
0191 223 1043
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Adult Weight Management
This service provides psychological support for adults with weight management issues, including understanding and changing eating patterns and habits. Referral is through a member of your care team.
0344 811 8111
Children and Young People’s Service (Northumberland)
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Northumberland who present with mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of difficult and challenging circumstances.
01670 502 700 or freephone 0800 652 2862
Stop Smoking Northumberland
There is strong evidence that support from a specialist stop smoking advisor, combined with one or more stop smoking aids, is the most effective way to quit. Our free local stop smoking service offers one-to-one support along with stop smoking medicines, which are currently available for the cost of a prescription.
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS)
NDAS provides support for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Northumberland.
01434 608030
Silx Teen Bar
A multi-award-winning youth project offering a wide range of free recreational and educational activities for young people aged 11-19.
Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum
A friendly youth session for ages 11-19 years with health activities, sports, cooking, karaoke, and more.
07748563424
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
0800 068 4141
NHS stop smoking services help you quit – Quit smoking
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
0300 123 1044
MSI Reproductive Choices UK – Your Choice, Our Support
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
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