Self-referral
There are many services, treatments and appointments you can self-refer to for fast direct access without the need to for a practice appointment first. From sore throats or physiotherapy to eye treatments, midwifery to contraception, health and wellbeing services. Please check if you can self-refer before seeking an appointment at the practice.
Pharmacy First
Bladder, bowel, continence, pelvic health
Self-refer (you’ll need to create an account first) via Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) adult social care portal for assessment of bladder and bowel issues (leakage, urgency, frequency, constipation), continence advice, support with pads, toileting equipment etc.
Using the Adult Social Care Portal | Bath and North East Somerset Council
Brain injury support
Self-refer for specialist relief, cognitive rehabilitation and support from Headway for adults (18+) who have suffered an acquired brain injury along with their family and carers. Headway Bath | Referrals
Carers
Supporting the thousands of people caring for their loved ones in Bath and the surrounding areas from emotional support and free wellbing activities to financial guidance. 0800 0388 885 Support for carers in B&NES | The Carers’ Centre
Go to our Carers page for more information.
Children and young people
ADHD
Information on how to self-refer for a needs lead approach to possible autism and/or ADHD for children and young people. Neurodevelopmental Pathway - BSW Integrated Community Based Care
More information at Assessment and diagnosis of autism | Live Well in Bath & North East Somerset
Carers
Support for young carers. Support for carers in B&NES | The Carers’ Centre
Counselling, peer support, mental health
Self-refer via the Community Wellbeing Hub for practical advice to help young people manage stress, maintain their mental and emotional health, LGBTQ+ group sessions or support for young carers.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) helps children and young people (0-18) struggling with their mental health. Phone or self-refer. 01865 903330 BaNES & Wiltshire Single Point of Access (SPA) | Oxford Health CAMHS
Free online counselling, chat and wellbeing support from Kooth.
Self-refer to Off the Record for free, confidential counselling and listening support for young people (10-25) struggling with anger, family, anxiety, low mood, self harm. Off The Record BaNES Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset
Sexual Health
The Riverside Clinic | For all your sexual health and contraceptive needs
Health visiting (0-4)
Available to families with children under 5 years old. Supporting and aiding expectant or new mothers and their families with any needs that impact health and wellbeing. Health Visiting (0-4 Years) | The HUB
SEND (early years (0-5) special education need or disability
Early Years SEND information (0-5 years) | Live Well in Bath & North East Somerset
Community wellbeing hub
Contraception and emergency contraception (morning after pill)
Some pharmacies may offer the contraception pill for free without a prescription. If you are aged 18 years or older, you can also buy the progesterone-only pill from most pharmacies. Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS
Some pharmacies offer the emergency contraceptive pill for free. If you are aged 16 or over, you can also buy it from most pharmacies. Emergency contraception - NHS
Find emergency contraception - NHS
Contraception and pregnancy advice at Riverside The Riverside Clinic | For all your sexual health and contraceptive needs
For more information see our contraception and family planning page.
Dementia
10-week dementia support programmes designed to boost wellbeing and connections at ReMind UK for people living with dementia or a diagnosis of dementia. More information Wellbeing Programmes - ReMind UK. Plus support for carers Carers Support - ReMind UK
Dementia support for people worried about their memory, with a diagnosis of dementia, carers, family and friends from the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Bath and North East Somerset | Alzheimer's Society
Dementia Challenge is a personalised for people worried about their memory as well as supporting carers and families. Dementia-Challenge-Service-Information.pdf
For more information see our Dementia page.
Dental and oral health
Referral to specialist dental services in Bath usually needs to come from a dentist rather than a GP. Please speak to your dentist first.
If you are not registered with a dentist and have a dental emergency please call NHS 111.
Domestic abuse
Support for people (16+) affected by domestic violence and abuse. Domestic Violence and Abuse Services - Southside
Drug and alcohol support
Turning Point provides support for anyone impacted by substance use, offering guidance and resources tailor to individual’s needs. Use the xx to self-refer. Bath & North East Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service | Turning Point
Developing Health & Independence | DHI Helps Turn Lives Around | DHI
Exercise and physical activity
Support to get more active (16+) including wellbeing coach clinics and health walks with trained walk leaders. For more information visit Physical Activity - Everyone Health Bath & North East Somerset or call 0300 237 0050.
For more information see our Healthy Lifestyle page.
Eye problems
Community urgent eyecare services (CUES). Provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss of minor eye injuries. Visit NHS Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES) - Primary Eyecare Services for more information or find your nearest Bath service to self-refer. Find a Practice - Find your nearest participating Optical Practice
Falls
Self-refer for support with falls, assessment of falls risk, arrange equipment or home adaptations and falls prevention services via Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) adult social care portal the (you’ll need to create an account first) Using the Adult Social Care Portal | Bath and North East Somerset Council
Maternity and midwifery (pregnancy)
Self-refer and register for routine pregnancy / antenatal care and to book your first midwife appointment. Maternity Services | Royal United Hospitals Bath
You can also self-refer for urgent pregnancy concerns such as pain, bleeding or reduced foetal movements via the maternity enquiries line 01225 826454.
Mental health
Free and confidential talking therapies for adults (16+) struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low mood, PTSD, trauma, OCD. Online self-referral to Talking Therapies for people struggling with anxiety and depression :: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Wellbeing groups, 1:1 support crisis telephone line, befriending for adults at Bath Mind. Self-refer online or by phone. 01225 316199 Home - Bath Mind
Short-term therapeutic retreat for people experiencing emotional distress. Stays usually 3-5 nights but can be free up to 7 days at Bath Wellbeing House. Self-refer online at Bath Wellbeing House
Emotional support
Self-refer to access a range of services for people experiencing anxiety, depression of other mental health challenges. Emotional support and mental health
Minor injuries
Minor injury units (MIU) offer treatments for sprains, minor fractures, cuts, burns and minor head injuries via a walk-in service.
Minor Injury Units (MIU) - BSW Integrated Community Based Care
Minor Injury Unit (MIU) - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
Urgent Treatment Centre | Royal United Hospitals Bath
Walk-in and urgent treatment centres - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
Older people
Podiatry (foot and lower limb)
For specialist foot care services (poor circulation, loss of sensation, ulceration, ingrowing toenail management, nail surgery, specialist ulcer care, foot pain caused by poor foot alignment, bedbound home visits). Download and complete the referral form. Podiatry - BSW Integrated Community Based Care
Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal (MSK) and physical health
Self-refer (16+) for assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and physiotherapy services for a wide range of musculoskeletal, joint, muscle and mobility conditions. Adult Physiotherapy Service - BSW Integrated Community Based Care
Sexual health
Free, non-judgemental and confidential testing, treatment, advice, care and support for sexually transmitted infections plus range of contraceptive options including emergency contraception. STI testing (chlamydia and gonorrhoea), genital warts and herpes, HIV and syphilis testing, hepatitis A, B and C testing, hepatitis A and B vaccinations, contraception, emergency contraception, PrEP/PEP access (for exposure to HIV).
01225 626855
The Riverside Clinic | For all your sexual health and contraceptive needs
For more information see our sexual health page.
Smoking
Stop Smoking service offers a free 12-week support programme, free nicotine replacement therapry, virtual and face to face clinics. Complete the self-refer form. Stop Smoking - Everyone Health Bath & North East Somerset
Further support and advice Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
Terminations
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) provides NHS-funded abortion care, medical or surgical abortion including treatment at home. BPAS Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire | BPAS
For more information see our contraception and family planning page.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing coaches to support you to improve your health and wellbeing or emotional wellbeing. Getting you on track to a healthier life - Everyone Health Bath & North East Somerset