Some NHS services can be accessed by self-referral.
Please see below a list of Sheffield services you can self-refer to, without needing to see a GP.
Minor Conditions:
Local Pharmacy – Your pharmacy can help with many minor conditions.
- They can offer treatments for tonsillitis, uncomplicated UTIs in women, sinusitis, ear ache, shingles, impetigo and infected insect bites. Some pharmacies can also offer contraceptive pill checks and advice, free emergency contraception, BP checks, flu and covid vaccinations and more.
- To find your local Pharmacy please see this link: Find a pharmacy – NHS
Antenatal:
Jessops Antenatal Care: To self-refer to Jessops for your antenatal care please see this link:
Antenatal Physio: To self refer to the antenatal physio please visit:
Sexual Health and Contraception:
Sexual Health Sheffield – For services for coils, implants, Depo injections and more.
- Please telephone 0114 226 8888 to book an appointment for services.
- For more information please see: Sexual Health Sheffield – Meeting Your Sexual Health Needs
MSI Reproductive Choices – MSI Reproductive Choice can provide early medical abortion, surgical abortion, STI screening, contraception & counselling across South Yorkshire.
- Please telephone 0345 300 8090 for clinical advice, support, and information.
- For more information please see here: MSI Reproductive Choices UK – Your Choice, Our Support (msichoices.org.uk)
Royal Hallamshire Hospital Termination of Pregnancy – You can self-refer to the Termination of Pregnancy Service.
- This is done through G1 Reception by telephone on 0114 226 8225 and selecting Option 1.
- This service is confidential but if you are under 16 you will need to bring an adult (someone over 18) who you trust when you go for your appointment.
Vasectomy – To self-refer for a vasectomy please see this link:
- For more information please see this link: Vasectomy – Primary Care Sheffield
Emergency Contraception – You can get free emergency contraception from certain pharmacies in Sheffield.
- These pharmacies can be found here: https://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk/services/emergency-contraception/
- Please note this service is only for patients over the age of 14.
Lifestyle:
Move Well – Many people with health conditions find that being active helps them manage their condition and symptoms, as well as improving their general well-being.
- To refer yourself to Move Well please follow the link below to complete a referral form: https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/transactions/new?listing_id=19462
- For further information: https://www.movemoresheffield.com/movewell.
More Life – Please follow the link to self refer to the weight management programme delivered by More Life Sheffield:
Longley 4 Greens Fitness 4 All – Fitness Classes are Monday – Friday
- What’s On | Longley 4G – All classes require you to sign up, donations are welcome (minimum of £1) but if you can’t pay you won’t be turned away.
Smoking Cessation – The Sheffield Smokefree service offers free advice and support for anyone wanting to quit smoking.
- Visit: https://smokefreesheffield.org/how-to-quit/services/
- Or call 0114 553 6296 or 07833048200
Social:
Looking for care or a care home – CHS Healthcare offer a free, independent and confidential service to help find the right home care package or care home for patients and their families.
- To contact CHS Healthcare, please call 0808 175 3609 or email commplacements@chshealthcare.co.uk
NHS Care Volunteer Responders: They offer 2 free services you can self-refer to.
1. Check In and Chat Calls – Volunteers are available to provide a friendly phone call and a listening ear.
2. Companionship Calls – The same volunteer is available to provide regular friendly phone calls and a listening ear for up to 3 times a week for up to 6 weeks.
Self refer here: NHS and Care Volunteer Responders | Supporting healthcare systems
Family Intervention Service – A Council-run “Early Help” service providing advice and support for families with a wide range of needs.
- You can self refer via their website here: Family Intervention Service
Help learning English – SAVTE offer a range of free English learning opportunities. They offer in-person conversation groups, online conversation groups and 1:1 teaching for people who cannot go to a class due to health reasons or caring responsibilities.
- To self-refer to a conversation group please see this link: https://savte.my.site.com/s/conversation-group
- For more information on SAVTE: https://savte.org.uk/
SOAR – SOAR is a charity aiming to provide a service to improve a person’s health, wellbeing and employability.
- To self-refer please see the bottom of this page: Need support? | SOAR Community
IDAS – Offer support for domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- Call 0808 808 2241 or visit Make a referral – IDAS to make a referral online.
Mental Health:
Sheffield Talking Therapies – They provide a range of short-term talking therapies that are available to help anyone (aged 18 or over who lives or works in Sheffield) experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.
- You can refer yourself for an assessment by completing an online self-referral form: Referral Form
- Or by calling: 0114 226 4380
Door 43 – They offer support to 13-25 year olds on a range of emotional wellbeing issues. They offer several services including: a drop in, one to one support, wellbeing cafes and social prescribing spaces.
- To self-refer please see this page: Sheffield Futures or contact them on 0114 201 2800,
Kooth – This is an online mental wellbeing community for children and young people aged 11-25. They provide accessible and safe spaces with a range of therapeutic support and interventions.
- Register for their online help at: https://www.kooth.com
Gold Digger Trust – This is a charity for 11-19 year old’s offering mental health support.
- For more info please see here: Gold Digger Trust
Op Courage – The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialist care and support for those due to leave the armed forces, reservists and those who’ve already left.
- You can self-refer by calling 0300 373 3332 or emailing OpCourageNorth@cntw.nhs.uk
SYEDA – South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association. This service is for ages 14 and over.
NHS Care Volunteer Responders: They offer 2 free services you can self-refer to.
1. Check In and Chat Calls – Volunteers are available to provide a friendly phone call and a listening ear.
2. Companionship Calls – The same volunteer is available to provide regular friendly phone calls and a listening ear for up to 3 times a week for up to 6 weeks.
Self refer here: NHS and Care Volunteer Responders | Supporting healthcare systems
- You can self- refer here: Patients – Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service or ring 0114 275 5760.
Drug and Alcohol Misuse:
The Corner – They offer support for drug use.
- You can contact them directly via their website: http://www.thecornersheffield.com/.
- This is for under 18 years only.
Likewise – They offer drug and alcohol support.
- You can contact them by phone or their website: https://likewisesheffield.org.uk/.
- This is for those aged 18 and over.
Employment:
SOHAS – Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service support people who’s health is affecting their work or vice versa.
- You can book in with SOHAS here at Norwood or visit Patients – Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service to complete an online form.
Working Win – This is a free service, which aims to support you if you have a physical and/or mental health condition and would like to find meaningful employment or stay in your current role.
- Self-refer at: Working Win – Shaw Trust (scroll to the bottom of the page) or ring 0808 178 3061.
WorkWell – WorkWell supports people aged 16+ living with a health condition or disability to find and stay in work.
- Self -refer at: WorkWell – South Yorkshire Housing Association | SYHA or call 0114 2900 218
SOAR – SOAR is a charity aiming to provide a service to improve a person’s health, wellbeing and employability.
- To self-refer please see the bottom of this page: Need support? | SOAR Community
Other Useful Information:
Sheffield Mental Health Guide – They provide information on mental health services, activities and resources that are available to you, or someone you are supporting.
Right To Choose ADHD and ASD Referrals – https://www.norwoodmc.co.uk/2025/01/21/adhd-and-asd-assessment-right-to-choose/