Referrals

Self-referral For Local Services

Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP, however there are a number of services locally, listed below that you are able to make self-referrals to.

 

ANXIETY

ANXIETY

See the following website about anxiety. It gives information on causes, lifestyle tips and treatment options.

Overview - Generalised anxiety disorder in adults - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

DEPRESSION

DEPRESSION

See the following website about depression. It gives information on causes, lifestyle tips and treatment options.

Depression in adults - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

See the following website about alcohol and drug services. 

Overview - Achieve Bolton Case Management And Clinical Treatment Service - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

SEXUAL HEALTH

SEXUAL HEALTH

See the following website about sexual Health Services.

Overview - Bolton Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

SMOKING CESSATION

SMOKING CESSATION

Smoking can lead to strokes, cancer, heart and lung disease. We strongly advise quitting. The best way to stop is with a combination of medication and specialist support.

You can try the NHS Quit Smoking app, or for more information visit: Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

STRESS

STRESS

Please click on the attached BHF link for information, guidance and support regarding Stress and how to manage it. 

How to deal with stress - Heart Matters magazine - BHF

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Please click on the attached BHF link for information, guidance and support regarding your Weight and how to manage it. 

Taking control of your weight - BHF

YOUNG CARERS

YOUNG CARERS

Bolton Lads and Girls Group offer services for young carers. Please see the below link:

Young Carers Service - Bolton Lads & Girls Club (blgc.co.uk)

NHS e-Referral Tracking

If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system.

You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

To track your e-Referral you will need the following details to log into the e-Referral website:

  • Your date of birth
  • Reference number – this will be on the first page of your letter
  • Password – this will be on the second page of your letter

To track an e-Referral, click here.