SELF REFERRAL
Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to
Healthy Living For People Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Healthy Living is a free online NHS service for people living with type 2 diabetes. It provides knowledge and information that will support you to manage your condition. It includes: information about type 2 diabetes and its treatments; advice on emotional and mental wellbeing; advice with adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours with food and exercise.
0191 249 7801
Citizens Advice Gateshead
For more than six decades we have helped thousands of people to move forward at times of upheaval and uncertainty. Although, over time, some of the challenges people face are changing, we continue to provide valuable, free and impartial advice and information that you can trust.
Tel: 0300 3309 035
Our Gateshead – Creative Support
Welcome to Creative Support Creative Support is a not for profit provider of personalised services – supporting people to enjoy their lives and reach their full potential. Our services focus on promoting recovery, wellbeing and greater independence. We enable people to make progress in these areas by recognising and building on their strengths, coping abilities, social networks and natural support systems.
0191 478 4224
Drug & Alcohol Services
Gateshead Recovery Partnership- (Change Grow Live )- Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as a person and live life to its full potential. We can help with challenges including drugs, alcohol, housing, health and wellbeing.
0191 594 7821
Mental Health Matters
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to attend a drop-in session with Pathways. If you are aged 18 or over and struggle with your mental health in any way, Pathways can signpost you to other services, help you manage your benefits, and provide a wide range of support regarding your mental health. Drop-in sessions take place on Monday between 10am-2pm (no appointment necessary).
0191 490 0579
Gateshead Clubhouse
Gateshead Clubhouse aims to provide a service where people with mental health needs can access a range of facilities within a supportive and safe environment. This is where recovery and self-growth can be encouraged through the sharing of skills and abilities of all our members, with further encouragement and help from other associates. Our members can get involved in the day to day running of the Clubhouse and participate in a wide range of courses and activities.
0191 440 9033
Gateshead Talking Therapies
Having operated for 10 years in Gateshead, this is a well-established service which offers confidential support. From group sessions to personalised therapy, Talking Therapies Gateshead is the primary mental health provision. You must be registered to a Gateshead GP in order to refer to the service
0191 283 2541
Termination of Pregnancy
If you are considering a termination of pregnancy, call us to make an appointment to talk about your options.
0191 445 3201
Gateshead Sexual Health
We provide free and confidential sexual health services.
0191 283 1577
Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS)
Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS) is a joint Newcastle and Gateshead service which offers self-care and fast access to expert opinion, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of muscle, joint and soft tissue conditions and chronic pain.
0191 445 6319
North East Counselling Services
The counselling service running via Beacon View Medical Centre is provided by North East Counselling Services. It is available on a self-referral basis. Please visit the website below and scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘Register for an appointment’. Where prompted, enter ‘Beacon View Medical Centre’