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

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
See the following website about sexual Health Services.
Overview - Bolton Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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

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

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.