Self-Referral

Podiatry:

New patients with non-urgent foot problems or registered podiatry patients requiring urgent or routine care should contact the appointments line on 0161 204 4777.

Breast screening:

Patients over 70 who want a mammogram: The GP cannot refer for this service but patients can contact the screening unit: 01625 661291.

Treatment room:

Dressing changes, stitch removal, wound care etc. Patients can self refer by ringing the appointments line choosing the option for district nurses / treatment room on 0161 204 4777.

PARIS: Physical Activity Referral in Stockport:

Physical Activity Referral in Stockport (PARiS) is the exercise referral scheme delivered by Life Leisure. Designed to help people doing less than 30-minutes of exercise per week and living with chronic health conditions, to become active and improve their health.

Self referral and info via the website https://www.lifeleisure.net/exercise-referral/

Mental Health:

  • The local NHS psychological therapies service, “Healthy Minds” (self-referral):
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/healthymindsstockport
  • Psychological Wellbeing talking therapies:
  • Online therapy courses via ‘Silvercloud’:
https://gm.silvercloudhealth.com/signup
  • Good self-help information:
https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp
  • Mental health resources, including helplines and crisis support:
  • Local mental health team 24/7 helpline:

0800 0149995

Urgent Mental Health:

  • SelfHelp (The Sanctuary) – 0300 003 7029
  • Open Door – 0800 138 7276
  • Samaritans – 116 123
  • Hopeline (under 35’s) – 0800 068 41 41
  • SHOUT — text “SHOUT” to 85258
  • StayAlive app