Self Referral Services
Physiotherapy Self-Referrals
Patients are able to self-refer to physiotherapy without needing to visit their GP first. You can find out if self-referral is available in your service by visting
You can complete your assessment first then, once complete, one of their patient care advisors will contact you to arrange a telephone appointment with one of their clinicians.
Mental Health
The Practice recognises that there are times when you can feel stressed, anxious, sad or overwhelmed.
If you are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties you can self refer yourself for talking therapy by phoning (0191) 283 2937.
The number to call in a mental health crisis – (0303) 123 1145
Please find some websites below which may help you to find some support in times of need.
Online self-help resources:
Think Pharmacy First
Did you know that you could receive medicines the same day without having to visit your GP!
It takes five years for pharmacists to become fully trained.
So they are experts in the use of medicines and are qualified to diagnose and treat minor illnesses.
We know that people visit their GP with minor illnesses that their local pharmacist could help with. Instead of booking a GP appointment, you can visit your local pharmacy instead, saving you time and with no appointment needed, you can just walk in.
All pharmacists can give advice and medicine if you need it that will help clear up the problem.
If your condition is more serious they will then refer you to your GP.
There are 39 pharmacies in South Tyneside, with 17 open on Saturdays and Sundays. You can go to any pharmacy of your choice, it does not have to be your local pharmacy, as long as it is within the South Tyneside area.