Below is a list of services that you can refer yourself to, without any GP input.
Maternity Outpatients Services
It is important that you refer for maternity care as soon as possible after finding out you are pregnant to ensure we can give you an appointment at the right time.
Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and services for practical and emotional support.
Social Prescriber referrals are for patients with issues that are impacting on health and wellbeing. They are not clinical support but can provide support and information on different areas such as Finances, Housing, Social Isolation, Employment, Carer Support, Bereavement, Non-Urgent Advice
What happens if I’m asked to speak to a Social Prescriber?
One of the team, will contact you usually by telephone initially and a convenient appointment will be arranged. These can be via telephone or in person. They will ask you a bit about yourself and explain the support they can offer you.
Mentell is a UK charity that provides men’s groups for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. You can learn more and sign up by following this link:
Talking Therapies (formerly Improving Access to Psychological Therapies – IAPT) offers a range of talking therapies, advice and information for people aged 16 and over, who have mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The service will guide you through addressing challenges, overcoming problems, and working towards the goals you set using a range of psychological interventions which follow guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
To learn more and self-refer please follow one of the two links below:
You can complete adult social care self-assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone else (with permission from that person). The assessment focuses on areas you feel that you, or the person you are contacting us on behalf of, is doing well or where you/they are struggling.
Based on your answers, the self-assessment will provide relevant links to places that can help. If by completing the self-assessment the results suggest you are eligible for paid for services from Adult Social Care you can submit your results to the Community Access Team who will contact you to discuss where we can help.
To access self-assessment please follow this link:
The wound care team is made up of registered nurses who are highly skilled professionals trained in wound management. The team deliver a high standard of quality care, supported by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) standards and evidence based practice.
Services include providing free information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.
Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to see a GP first. You can book an appointment online 24/7 or speak to us on 0300 247 0020. Our telephone line is open Monday – Thursday 9am- 5pm, Friday 9am-3:30pm & Saturday 9am-12:30pm
