Self-Referrals

Antenatal Service

If you are pregnant and require maternity services, you can self-refer to the hospital using the link below. It is important you receive maternity care early in your pregnancy, so please complete the form using the link as soon as you find out you are pregnant.

How to refer: Imperial Hospitals

Please complete the form using the link https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity-services/choosing-us/refer-to-this-service/maternity-service-self-referral-form

How to refer: Chelsea Westminster Hospital

Please complete the form using the link https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/services/maternity/self-refer-online

Drug and Alcohol Services

The Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service (DAWS) is a place where you can get real and practical help to manage problematic use of drugs and alcohol.

They provide support to anyone affected by drug or alcohol use. They will work together to create a support plan to help you achieve your goals, meeting at a convenient venue for you, such as your local GP practice. Whether you are looking to stop drinking or cut down,  or you have issues with the drinking behavior of someone close to you, or you or a loved one suffers from drug addiction, then this service can support you to make changes and improve your lifestyle.

How to refer: use the self referral form using the link https://www.turning-point.co.uk/get-support

For more information please visit https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

MSK Physiotherapy  Services ( Connect health)

Physiotherapy for MSK conditions involves the assessment and treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, spinal discs, nerves and other structures to keep you moving. Register to self-refer- PhysioNow.

  • Community MSK Physiotherapy services
  • Outpatient orthopaedic services
  • Outpatient rheumatology services
  • Chronic MSK pain management

For more reading visit https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/services/hammersmith-fulham/

How to refer: complete the self referral form using the link https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/resources/physionow/

Stop Smoking

Self Referral – Turning Point Stop Smoking

How to refer: please book your self or a friend using the link https://www.turning-point.co.uk/get-support/stop-smoking-self-referral

Talking Therapy ( Hammersmith and Fulham)

Hammersmith and Fulham Talking Therapies (formerly Back on Track) provides psychological therapies for people over 18 who have a GP or live in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We help you with common problems like stress, anxiety, and depression. This service is provided free of charge by the NHS.

You’ll find the key information about Talking Therapies via  https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk/handf-talking-therapies. If you’re still not sure
about the support you need, are finding things hard, or would simply like ideas to
help your mental health, then complete the form using this and a member of the therapy  team will be in touch to book an assessment with one of our practitioners.

How to refer: complete the self referral form using the link https://gateway.mayden.co.uk/referral-v2/2272c1b5-29eb-42e0-878f-41959c1452f5Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team

Mental health Crisis team

The Hammersmith and Fulham Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) is a multidisciplinary, community based mental health team that aims to provide a safe and effective home based assessment and treatment service.

The CATT team holds two key functions:

  • Accepts direct referrals from the Single Point of Access (SPA) that have been assessed as requiring Emergency (4 hours), Urgent (24 hour) responses and Routine plus (up to 7 days).
  • It provides an alternative to in-patient care/ hospital admission.

The service is available 24 hours per day; 365 days of the year for people with serious and/ or enduring mental illness who are experiencing a crisis of a nature or degree that would require admission in the absence of a crisis home based treatment team.

Location

Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit
Claybrook Road
London
W6 8NF

How to Self-Refer

Self-referrals can be made by those that have been under the care of the team before.
Telephone: 08003284444 for the Single Point of Access.

Dementia Day Services

A number of day services for patients and carers are offered, including:

  • Dementia Adviser – Clients will be assigned a Dementia Adviser who will talk through their needs, and together will plan how to meet these needs.
  • Peer support groups – Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can share their personal experiences of dementia with others who understand, as much as is possible, what they’re going through.
  • Day care and support services – Specialist day care and support services give dementia patients the opportunity to pursue their hobbies and interests, try out new activities, and socialise with others in a friendly environment outside of their home.
  • Singing for the Brain® – Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a wide variety of familiar and new songs.

Location

Day Care Centre, St Vincent’s House
49 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9QH

How to Self-Refer

Self-referrals and referrals from professionals
Telephone: 0208 563 0001
Email: hammersmith-fulham@alzheimers.org.uk

Sexual Health & Contraception Services

Central North West London (CNWL) offer free confidential sexual and HIV services in London. There services include include STI testing and treatment (GUM), contraception, HIV and viral hepatitis testing, treatment and care.

How to Self-Refer

To make an appointment online please visit www.sexualhealth.cnwl.nhs.uk

Sexual Health Clinics (hosted by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of award winning sexual health and HIV services across London. People do not need their GP to refer them for care, nor do they need to live locally.

Their sexual health clinics offer testing for sexually transmitted infections (including HIV tests), contraceptives including the morning after pill (emergency contraception), condoms, pregnancy testing, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, safer sex education and support/counselling.

Their main sexual health clinics are based at John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health (located in St Stephens Centre next to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital), 10 Hammersmith Broadway (previously West London Centre for Sexual Health), 56 Dean Street in Soho, West Middlesex University Hospital and St Helier Hospital.

How to Self-Refer

Telephone: 020 3315 6699
Mon: 8:30am–5:30pm
Tue: 8:30am–5:30pm
Wed: 11am–5:30pm
Thu: 8:30am–5:30pm
Fri: 8:30am–5pm

 

Termination of Pregnancy Service (TOPs)

The purpose of this abortion service is to provide a choice of abortion methods which are timely and safe depending on the personal health, gestation and circumstances of the individual woman. This will help to reduce repeat abortions, unintended pregnancies, and promote better sexual health among women.

This service provides abortion services to women referred to any approved Provider, giving greater geographical access to women seeking abortion services. The Provider delivers the following pathways:

  • Up to 16 weeks gestation
  • Up to 24 weeks gestation

The providers of the service are:

  • BPAS
  • NUPAS
  • Marie Stopes
  • Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

How to Self-Refer

Referrals, including self-referrals, shall be conducted via a Central booking Service (CBS), where this exists.
Telephone: 03453 650207