Self Referrals & Self Help Resources

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Many local services and resources can be accessed directly and do not require a referral from your GP. These include:

Antenatal & Maternity Services

Local Hospital Self Referrals

Please use the links below for self referral forms to the antenatal services at our local hospitals:

MAT B1 Form

To apply and receive a Mat B1 form, also known as a maternity certificate, please follow the steps below:

  1. Refer yourself to an antenatal service
  2. Wait for them to contact us (allow four weeks)
  3. When you are no more than 20 weeks from the expected delivery date, complete a medical wnquiry form​​ using AccuRx and request a MAT B1.
  4. We will let you know when MAT B1 is ready for collection.

Sure Start Maternity Grant 

You may be entitled to a one off payment of £500

You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

You usually qualify for the grant if both of the following apply:

  • You’re expecting your first child, or you’re expecting a multiple birth (such as twins) and have children already
  • You or your partner already get certain benefits

You must claim the grant within 11 weeks of the baby’s due date or within 6 months after the baby’s birth. You do not have to pay the grant back and it will not affect your other benefits.

Apply Here: https:/​/​www.​gov.​uk/​sure-​start-​maternity-​grant

 

Wandsworth Infant feeding Support

Wandsworth infant feeding support services offer evidence-based guidance to help families achieve their feeding goals. We provide support for breastfeeding, maximizing breastmilk, and bottle feeding, including using commercial infant formula safely and responsively.

For further information on the services they offer, please follow this link:

https:/​/​clch.​nhs.​uk/​services/​infant-​feeding-​services/​breast-​feeding-​wandsworth

 

 Wandsworth Children’s Centre’s

Children’s centres provide a welcoming space where you and your child aged 0-5 can have fun and learn together.

 For the latest timetable of activities running locally please see this link:

https:/​/​fis.​wandsworth.​gov.​uk/​kb5/​wandsworth/​fsd/​family.​page?newfamilychanne​l=7-​1

Diabetes Education Resources

There are lots of resources available online to help you to understand and manage your diabetes. Please visit the below links for further information:

Diabetes Review / Diabetic Medication Review

If you would like a review of your diabetes or your diabetes medication please contact us online using AccuRx.

Domestic Abuse

If you are in a dangerous situation, always call 999.

Call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

If you would like to discuss the matter with a GP, please call Chartfield surgery on 020 8788 3252. We will always treat anything you disclose with total confidentiality.

Wandsworth Domestic Abuse Centre

You can get further local help from the Wandsworth Domestic ​​Abuse Help Centre. They can assist with:

Homelessness Advice

If you are currently without a home for any reason, please be aware that you are still entitled to register for GP services, even without a fixed address or any proof of address. Article 11.54 of the DHSC Guidelines guarantees you your right to register with us, as long as you are within our practice catchment area. However, please be advised that we must still strictly enforce our catchment area. If you are not resident within our catchment area, we will be happy to direct you to a more suitable surgery. 

The following homelessnes resources may prove helpful:

Shelter

Shelter is the UK's largest homelessness charity. Their website has useful information and links to resources. They also have an online housing advice service and web chat feature.

Visit the Shelter website for further information on their services and advice for homelessness.

Telephone Helpline: 0808 800 4444. Lines are open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends. You should phone this number if:

  • You have nowhere to sleep, or might be homeless soon
  • You have somewhere to sleep, but nowhere to call home
  • You are/could be at risk of harm

Homeless Link

Homeless Link provides resources for those facing homelessness, including advice lines, resources, and job and training postings.

Atlas Guide

The Atlas guide (PDF​​) is a comprehensive list of local homelessness and housing services in London.

The Pavement

The Pavement website​​ has a list of resources available in London and the surrounding areas for housing, youth services, and homelessness.

Mental Health Services

Talking Therapies - Talk Wandswoth

Free confidential help for problems like stress, worry and low mood. Talking therapies for those aged 18 or over.

NHS Psychological Therapies Service

For access to psychological therapies services such as CBT, you can refer yourself through the NHS Psychological Therapies service.

 

Drugs and Alcohol 

Wandsworth Community Drugs and Alcohol service offer free and evidence based treatment for people living in Wandsworth who want to change their use of drugs and alcohol.

Self refer via their website: https:/​/​www.​wcdas.​com/​

 

Eye Problems

The Minor Eye Condition Service is an NHS service available for the assessment and management of minor eye problems in the community. It is run by qualified clinicians such as Opticians or Optometrist’s, and you do not need a GP referral to access the service.

Conditions that they can treat include:

  • Red eye or eyelids
  • Dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
  • Eye irritation and inflammation
  • A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye
  • Recently occurring flashes or floaters
  • Painful eye
  • Ingrowing lashes
  • Recent and sudden loss of vision
  • Foreign body in the eye

To find your nearest practice search here: https:/​/​primaryeyecare.​co.​uk/​find-​a-​practice/​

Wandsworth Foodbank

The foodbank provide emergency food, support and advice to local people facing hardship and hunger across Wandsworth Borough.

Follow this link to find out more: https:/​/​wandsworth.​foodbank.​org.​uk/​

Bereavement Services

 Wandsworth Bereavement Service is an independent charity that has been helping and supporting bereaved Wandsworth residents for over two decades. They offer confidential bereavement counselling sessions.

To find out more and self refer: https:/​/​www.​wandsworthbereavemen​t.​org.​uk/​

Blue Badge Applications

 Check your eligibility and apply for a blue badge. You can also renew your blue badge online.

https:/​/​www.​gov.​uk/​apply-​blue-​badge

Insomnia

Struggling with your sleep? Sleepstation can help.

Get advice, support, self-help resources and structured insomnia therapy. Free on the NHS for patients aged 18+, with no waiting lists.

Start today at https:/​/​app.​sleepstation.​org.​uk/​nhs/​register

Muculoskeletal Pain

Get U Better App

Get U Better is an app and website for management and prevention of neck, back, knee, and leg pain. This app is provided free of charge by the Borough of Wandsworth. You don't need to have a referral to use the app - simply follow these steps:

  1. Visit our surgery's ​​Get U Better link and enter your email address, then select the muscle issue you wish to treat from the drop-down menu.
  2. Download the Get U Better App and create an account.
  3. Sign up using the email address which you entered in Step 1, and complete the other field with your personal details.
  4. Once you have made an account, complete the questionnaire when prompted, and then use the GetUBetter app's advice, tips, and exercises.

Sexual Health

Sexual Health SW London

SHWSL offer a full suite of Sexual Health services including all available forms of contraception and STI testing. The nearest clinics are located in Roehampton, Wimbledon and Wandsworth.

Home STI test kit services are available for individuals with no symptoms.

Teenage Sexual Health Support

Getting It On provide sexual and mental health, drugs and alcohol, and relationship Advice for 13-19 year olds in SW London.

Unplanned Pregnancy

National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service

NUPAS offers:

  • Pregnancy testing and counselling
  • Contraceptive advice, including LARC
  • STI Screening.
  • Abortion advice

Please visit the NUPAS website for further advice and to book a consultation, or call the service on 0333 004 6666.