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.
Mental health services and support
Mental health services and support guidance and information form East Sussex Council.
Musculoskeletal Therapy Services (MSK)
You are now able to refer yourself into the MSK Therapies Service via Sussex MSK. Please note you will need your NHS number.
East Sussex Healthcare – Maternity Services
We care for women and their babies, during pregnancy, labour, birth and up until one month after birth.
Health in Mind
We all go through low points at times in our lives and it is not unusual to experience symptoms such as stress, anxiety and depression. Health in Mind is the free NHS Talking Therapies Service for anyone in East Sussex experiencing these kinds of emotional or psychological difference.
0300 003 0130 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays)
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
Marie Stopes UK
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