Self Referral Services

Did you know that you can self refer to some NHS services without making an appointment with your GP?

Primary Care Mental Health Team

For help with mild to moderate mental health issues e.g. depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) call 0141 849 2208

Renfrewshire Drug Service

For support with drug problems call

0141 618 2585

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management

For specialist advice on weight management and support call

0141 211 3379

Adult Social Care

The Adult Services Response Team is the single point of access for social care services including adult protection, care@home, community care and occupational therapy.

Call 0141 207 7878 or email adultservicesreferral.sw @renfrewshire.gcsx.gov.uk

Out of Hours Psychiatric Service

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis during the out of hours (OOH) period contact the OOH Community Psychiatric Nurse service

on 0845 650 1730 or via NHS 24 on 111

Podiatry Appointment Hotline number

For specialist podiatry service contact 0141 347 8909 or email AHP.Appointments@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Integrated Alcohol Team (IAT)

Support for people who want help to change their drinking behaviour call

0141 207 7878 or via ASeRT on 0300 300 1199 and choose option 2

Community Physiotherapy

For advice on muscle and joint pain visit the NHS Inform Musculoskeletal Zone:

www.nhsinform.scot/injuries/ muscle-bone-and-joint-injuries

Dentist

You should register with a dentist for regular check ups, planned routine treatment and emergency care. For advice and information pop into your local dentist or call the NHS Inform helpline on

0800 22 44 88

Optometrists

Optometrists can carry out free NHS eye tests or help with eye problems. Visit your local optician to see an optometrist or access via NHS 24 on 111 in an emergency

Pharmacy

Drop into your local pharmacy to get expert advice on treating minor ailments such as coughs, colds and sore throats or help with your medicines

WEBSITE LINK :-  KNOW WHO TO TURN TO …(http://www.knowwhototurnto.org) provides basic information about what services are there for and when they should be used.  This is a national resource, so is applicable across the whole of Scotland. 

Better access to local services – Saves you time – no need to make an appointment with your GP You can take control over your own health