Self Referral

A central hub for community-based healthcare in the EH6 area. It houses various staff including district nurses, midwives, and specialist outpatient clinics.

A Leith-based service specifically for young people aged 12–21. They offer confidential support on a range of issues including sexual health, mental health, and substance use.

Offers support for adults who wish to lose weight and improve their health. The service provides various programs, including "Get Going" for families and children to encourage healthy eating and activity.

As soon as you find out you are pregnant, you can self-refer to the maternity service. This ensures you are assigned a midwife and scheduled for your initial scans and check-ups.

The partnership coordinates local services for individuals struggling with substance misuse. Residents in Leith can access the North East Recovery Hub for support, advice, and treatment options.

Adults with musculoskeletal (MSK) problems such as joint, muscle, or back pain can self-refer to the community physiotherapy service by completing an online or paper referral form.

This service provides assessment and treatment for foot and lower limb conditions. Patients can self-refer by completing a form, though priority is given to those with medical conditions that put their feet at risk.

A one-stop shop for anyone looking for mental health information and support in Edinburgh. It offers walk-in advice (usually on Thursdays) and telephone/email support regarding local resources.

iThrive is the primary online space for mental health and wellbeing information in Edinburgh. It provides a comprehensive directory of local services, from low-level wellbeing support to more intensive clinical services.

Free confidential sexual health testing service to help improve overall health and well-being for gay, bisexual, trans and all men who have sex with men.

The Recovery Hubs are one – stop shops which offer a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. Each is run by a team made up of staff from voluntary sector, NHS and social work seeing people from a different area of the city.

Chalmers Sexual Health Centre can help you with sexually transmitted diseases STI’S, contraception, emergency contraception, condoms, IUD (coils).

Is a discretionary scheme which provides two types of grants. Community Care Grants Crisis Grants Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are; Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain. To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.

This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages: · Managing Stress · Managing Sleep · Developing Resilience · Managing During Covid-19 You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.

This service can help by: finding out if you need to see a doctor, providing key information and advice to help with your problem, referring you to a physiotherapist or podiatrist if you need it.

Breathing Space is Scotland's mental health phone and Webchat service responding to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. It is an integral part of NHS 24's suite of mental health support services.

We work to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland and offer services and support throughout the country, administered by Area Offices.We believe and statistics show that people can and do recover from significant mental health problems.Penumbra supports people to live fulfilling and contributing lives. By following our person centred model of HOPE. For us hope is a vital part of recovery and supporting people to have and hold hope for the future is a key part of our work.

If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you. This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise

Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have.When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.

Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife normally between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you've just found out that you're pregnant, get the best start for you and your baby by making an appointment with a midwife Most Health Boards in Scotland allow patients to book directly without seeing your Doctor, if your Health Board area is not shown, then contact the Practice for further advice.

Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.

Information on the benefits of quitting smoking to you and those around you. Find the support you might need to make your quit attempt a success.

The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends. You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.