Using the Self Referrals
Adult Social Care Direct is the main contact point if you want to talk about any care needs you may have. The phone service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find a lot of information about adult social care on our website, which means you may not have to contact us directly to get the answers you need.
Our team of specialist nurses are trained to offer individuals with bladder and bowel problems support and advice.
Contacting the Service: Telephone: 0191 445 8417
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
How to get referred
Telephone referrals from Care Co-ordinator, GP referral, Primary Care Mental Health Team, Self referral and Specialist Mental Health Service is accepted
We will support you on your journey. We will help you focus on your strengths. You will have your own Recovery Coordinator and the two of you will work together to create a plan to help you reach your goals. You can also take part in structured programmes and access detox and rehab. Throughout your journey with us you can get support from a trained Ambassador.
Our team of experienced workers support people to enable them to overcome their problems when they feel anxious, depressed or stressed. Gateshead Talking Therapies offer a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over
Steps2Wellbeing for me? We offer talking therapy for common mental health issues. So, if you are feeling down, worried or stressed, we can help. Somtimes symptoms can happen because of our mental health. Click the link below for more information:
If you are struggling to cope or feel yourself nearing a breakdown, Access Mental Health is here to provide help to people in Dorset. You don’t need to be referred by your GP or other health professional, you can just reach out for help when you need it.
We recognise that not everyone needs counselling, but they may need a bit of help to improve their mental wellbeing. We’ve gathered together some great resources which you can use for yourself or your child when you are experiencing problems.
We’ve also got some videos which might help you think about things that you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. If you have any questions or comments about these resources, we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS Sexual Health Clinics
Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of muscle, joint and soft tissue conditions and chronic pain. Our aim is to help support you to get the right care, in the right place, first time, by providing advice and information from our dedicated team.