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.
Get U Better App
An app for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions such as back, back and leg, knee and neck pain. Designed to help you manage your recovery day-by-day and keep you connected to your local health services.
Musculoskeletal problems
The secret to managing MSK injuries is EARLY self-care with pain killers and exercise. Sometimes it may help to discuss your problem with a healthcare professional such as a doctor, nurse or physical therapist (physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor).
You can self-refer for NHS physiotherapy through Connect Health’s Merton Community MSK Service.
020 3795 3430
South West London Sexual Health
To find more local sexual health clinic locations and opening times, as well as useful details on STIs (including treatment), contraception and accessing emergency contraception, please visit the South West London Sexual Health website.
You can register for a home testing kist against STIs. Appointments can be booked online for this service.
0333 300 2100
Sexual health services
Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Cranstoun Inspire, Sutton
Inspire is a community drug and alcohol service that works to support people wanting to change their alcohol and/or drug use in any way. You can refer yourself to the service and referrals can also be made by your GP, housing provider, probation officer and other professionals. This particular service is for people over the age of 18, however we also run a service for young people (under 18) called Here4YOUth.
020 8773 9393
Sutton Uplift
Sutton Uplift is an integrated community based mental health and wellbeing hub which is accessible to anyone over the age of 18 living in the borough of Sutton or registered with a Sutton GP. We offer services to those with common mental health problems or with severe mental illnesses such as psychosis, bipolar disorder and to those with personality disorders.
0800 032 1411 / 0203 513 4044 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Lose weight
If you're overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds.
Sutton Carers Centre
Our aim is to respond to Carers and their families needs by enabling Carers to secure their rights and entitlements to make informed choices. We offer free, confidential and independent information and advice to Carers and their families.
We are open for drop-ins and appointments, telephone or email contact from 10.00am until 5.00pm during weekdays and until 8.00pm every Tuesday. We are also open every 2nd Saturday of the month from 11.00am – 1.00pm.
020 8296 5611
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