The Doctors and Nurses at the surgery would like to see anyone who is concerned distressed or disabled by their symptoms, but sometimes appointments are booked for patients who have a good idea of what their symptoms are, and some of these patients would benefit from a self-referral to physiotherapy, psychological therapy or lifestyle support without needing to see a Clinician first. So make a note of the self-referral options below and feel free to share them with friends or family in Sussex who you think might benefit.
Self-referral for MSK Therapies Service. Refer yourself online: www.esht.nhs.uk/service/msk-therapy-services/self-referral
Self-referral for NHS Physiotherapy (suitable for most musculoskeletal conditions). Refer yourself online: sussexmskpartnershipeast.co.uk/gethelp or by telephone: 0300 300 0003.
Self-referral for mental health support including talking therapies (suitable for depression, anxiety and panic symptoms). Refer yourself online: www.healthinmind.org.uk/referral or discuss on the phone 0300 003 0130.
Self-referral for lifestyle support (eg for assistance with stopping smoking or help with losing weight). Refer yourself online: oneyoueastsussex.org.uk or by telephone: 01323 404 600
Self-referral to maternity services
It's best to book your midwife appointment as soon as you're pregnant.
It's important to see a midwife as early as possible to get the antenatal (pregnancy) care and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy.
You do not need to tell a GP you're pregnant unless you're taking medicine or have a long-term health condition.
Your first midwife appointment should happen before you're 10 weeks pregnant.
If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant, you should still refer yourself to start your pregnancy care as soon as possible.
You can refer yourself for pregnancy care from 5 weeks pregnant here: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/maternity-self-referral-form/
If you cannot refer yourself online please contact: 01892 638158 or 01892 633488