Self Referral

Are you worried about your mental health? Feeling overwhelmed or low and need to talk to someone about seeking relevant support? You can self-refer to PALMS for consultation. Who is this service for? Anyone aged 16-64 years who is experiencing mental health difficulties, individuals aged 16-17 years who are not enrolled in school education, you are not currently seeing a mental health professional (e.g. psychologist, mental health nurse, or psychiatrist). you might be struggling with low mood.

This referral form is for patients and their families or carers to self refer to community physio - for patients who need this service at home. Please download then complete the form.

Supporting people to have healthy, positive sexual health and wellbeing including all aspects of blood borne virus prevention, testing, treatment and care.

If you or the individual you are supporting is 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. The NHS Tayside Adult Weight Management Service has information on understanding your weight which will allow you to determine whether you are overweight or obese and the implications this has on your health.

We provide care during pregnancy, labour birth and postnatally for over 4,500 women and pregnant people and their babies each year in our maternity units at Arbroath, Dundee and Perth. CONTACT NUMBERS: Maternity Triage - Tel. 01382 632075. DMU - Tel. 01382 740312 Ward 38 - Tel.01382 633838. Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit: 01382 632069 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

The SOS service is for patients aged 16 or over whose mental health and wellbeing are affected by social and economic issues such as debt, housing, benefit support or similar. The link workers negotiate, liaise, advocate and communicate on the patient's behalf at the same time as they help to build the capacity and resilience of the patient to deal with issues themselves If you're interested in accessing the service please contact reception.

The First Contact Physiotherapy model (FCP) is an alternative to GP appointments for musculoskeletal problems (MSK).Instead of seeing a GP about a new muscle, joint or back problem, you will be given an appointment with a senior Physiotherapist. So your first contact will be with the physiotherapist, not the doctor. Reception staff at each practice - who are now also patient advisers - have been trained to offer patients appointments with the Physiotherapist where this is appropropriate.

Change Mental Health works closely with the Tayside community to provide early information and support to people who require help with their mental health needs

Podiatry is a medical speciality which diagnosis and treats foot related problems of patient with an assessed risk; providing education and support for self management in order to promote foot health. Referral to the service can be made by Self Referral / Practice Nurse / Community Nurse / Healthcare Professional / GP.

Many of us find it helpful to talk, particularly during stressful events at home or work, or after a bereavement or loss. Telling your story uninterrupted and judgment-free could help you to sort through your emotions. You may then be able to rediscover your strength and find a way forward. The service is available to anyone registered with a Tayside GP practice, to make an appointment call or email.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to access drug or alcohol treatment services. Drug and alcohol treatment in Dundee is provided by the Substance Use Service. The service is available via a multi-disciplinary direct-access 'drop-in' assessment clinic. Anyone seeking treatment with our service should attend a drop-in assessment session, available at the following times (except public holidays).

Your questions answered accurately and without judgement within 24 hours A safe space for young people age 12 up to & including 25 living in Tayside, The Western Isles and Argyll and Bute.

Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people by giving help, advice, and access to learning.

There are so many benefits to walking. Feel free to join the Stroll and Roll sessions at Douglas Community Centre Join our Stroll and Roll session Mondays 11:30am at Douglas Community Centre Dundee followed by an optional hot drink and snack at Doug Support Cafe.

School Nurses across NHS Tayside,(Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee) work with school age children and young people who have been referred into the service. They offer support around various issues including substance misuse, emotional health, sexual health and abuse. The School Nurse referral form can be completed for any child, young person or family wishing to access support by a teacher in the school. Young people over the age of 12 years can also self- refer into the service.

Bereavement support outreach services - voluntary service working in Dundee. Can help with funeral arrangements, support to apply for financial assistance, referring onto other appropriate agencies and there is no time limit on the length of time they can give support

The First Contact Team provides a first point of contact for anyone living in the community, aged 16 and over, and who does not have either a District Nurse or an Active Social Work worker. First Contact provides a quick referral, quick assessment and where possible- a quick service. Customers are benefiting from this faster service which is improving referrals and assessment times for people in the city. First Contact provides a service for customers, their relatives and carers.

Is a discretionary scheme which provides two types of grants. Community Care Grants Crisis Grants Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are; Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain. To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.

This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages: · Managing Stress · Managing Sleep · Developing Resilience · Managing During Covid-19 You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.

This service can help by: finding out if you need to see a doctor, providing key information and advice to help with your problem, referring you to a physiotherapist or podiatrist if you need it.

Breathing Space is Scotland's mental health phone and Webchat service responding to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. It is an integral part of NHS 24's suite of mental health support services.

We work to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland and offer services and support throughout the country, administered by Area Offices.We believe and statistics show that people can and do recover from significant mental health problems.Penumbra supports people to live fulfilling and contributing lives. By following our person centred model of HOPE. For us hope is a vital part of recovery and supporting people to have and hold hope for the future is a key part of our work.

Working together with various stakeholders from the financial advice and support sector, the Scottish Government has developed this website to provide a one stop shop for those who have money problems or are seeking general help with their financial worries. We are an impartial website and do not provide advice directly but our aim is to signpost those in need to the most appropriate area of support, ranging from debt solutions, borrowing, managing your money or general welfare concerns.

If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you. This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise

Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have.When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.

Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife normally between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you've just found out that you're pregnant, get the best start for you and your baby by making an appointment with a midwife Most Health Boards in Scotland allow patients to book directly without seeing your Doctor, if your Health Board area is not shown, then contact the Practice for further advice.

Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.

The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends. You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.