Self Referral

Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone.Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.They help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be. Below are some of the areas we can help with.

Did you know that around 1 in 5 will develop a mental illness in the ante/perinatal period?At LATNEM we have lived experience. We’ve been there and now provide a safe, free peer support group for mums and birthing people in Scotland.We provide a comprehensive mental health peer support service for mothers and birthing people in Scotland.

Paediatric physiotherapy advice line for anyone you has questions or concerns about physical development, mobility or injuries.

Aberdeenshire Podiatry are delighted to be able to offer patients the ability to self-refer to our service by completing the form linked below. This can be returned by email or post

If you would like to request support for your child, please contact us in your local Aberdeenshire Speech and Language Therapy department by telephone. We will discuss your concerns with you on the phone, and provide the right support at the right time for you and your child.

Grampian Sexual Health provides the following free and confidential services.

Get free mental health improvement and wellbeing help and support from our team of dedicated professionals. Our Aberdeenshire Mental Health Improvement and Wellbeing Service aims to give you quicker access to mental health and wellbeing services, with fewer barriers and criteria to overcome.

Aberdeenshire Podiatry services are based from the Inverurie Staff Home, Inverurie Hospital. We are also located in satellite clinics throughout all three localities within Aberdeenshire- North, Central and South.

The NHS Grampian Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service offers self referral as an option for patients to access the service. Patients are welcome to complete the form and refer themselves to Physiotherapy.

Aberdeen Counselling and Information Service (ACIS) has been working closely with the Aberdeen community since 1983. We are an established service, cementing itself as a pillar to the Aberdeen community when it comes to mental health care and support.

Aberdeenshire 1st Response can provide you with short term support when you feel at crisis point. If you are feeling overwhelmed, they can provide support tailored to your individual needs when you feel you need it most. You will receive sensitive and non-judgemental support, information and signposting.

If you provide unpaid care to someone in the Aberdeen City area, then you have come to the right place for support, advice and information.

The Continence Advisory Service can offer advice, support, where to access help, where to obtain equipment, bed protection etc.

Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol services have set up Step-In points in five main towns so anyone wanting support with drug and alcohol use can get same day treatment. If you wish to access the service you can drop in to these Step-In locations or will be offered an appointment on the day we get a referral.

Alcohol & Drugs Action is a leading provider of alcohol and drug support services in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Our services are open to individuals, family members and friends.

The Mobility and Rehabilitation Service (MARS) is based at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.

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 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.

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.

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.