Antenatal | https://www.kch.nhs.uk/service/a-z/maternity https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity-care-during-pregnancy | You do not need to see a GP to self-refer for antenatal care. |
Podiatry | https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/referral-guide/community-foot-health-podiatry#self-refer | You do not need to see a GP to self-refer for routine and urgent foot problems. The referral form asks for our practice code: G85051 |
Minor Eye Conditions | https://sel-mecs.com/patient-information-mecs/ | Our local optometrists accept self-referrals for eye conditions. They can make onward referrals to the hospital eye clinic if needed. |
Psychological Talking Therapies | https://talkingtherapiessouthwark.nhs.uk/refer-yourself/ | You do not need to see a GP to self-refer for talking therapies |
Drug and Alcohol | https://www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-service-southwark | You do not need to see a GP to self-refer for drug and alcohol services |
Sexual Health | https://www.southwark.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/health-advice-and-support/safe-sex/i-need-an-sti-test | You do not need to see a GP to self-refer for sexual health services |
Common Illnesses | https://selondonccg.nhs.uk/in-your-area/lewisham/medicines-optimisation/pharmacy-first/ | Our local pharmacies provide advice for common illnesses. If you do not normally pay for your prescriptions then any medicine recommended will be free. |
First Contact Physiotherapy | Please call the surgery reception to book into our local first contact physiotherapy | First contact physiotherapy will assess any new joint, muscle or soft tissue injury. They can arrange scans and onward referrals if needed. |
Hospital Physiotherapy | Self-refer to Guys and St Thomas' Hospital using the forms on their website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/referral-guide/physiotherapy#a-idselfreferrals-nameselfreferrals-aself-referrals | Hospital physiotherapy will offer specialist assessment and management of muscle and skeletal problems. The waiting times will be longer than First Contact Physiotherapy. |
Get U Better App | https://www.elmlodgesurgery.co.uk/info.aspx?p=20 | The Southwark MSK app (powered by getUBetter) is provided free of charge for patients registered at Elm Lodge Surgery. It guides you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you get better from a range of new or recurrent musculoskeletal conditions. |
Wellbeing Services | https://www.together-uk.org/southwark-wellbeing-hub/directory/ | A directory of over 800 services that are based in and/or serve the borough of Southwark. It is a tool to help you find the support that best fits your needs. |
Social Prescribing and Health Coaching | https://www.ihlsouthwark.co.uk/what-we-do/social-prescribers/ |
Many things can affect our health and wellbeing; such as loneliness, stress or money problems. Sometimes it could be the stress of managing different long-term conditions. Contact the surgery reception if you would like to be referred to our Social Prescribing Link Worker.
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