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.
Mortimer Market Centre
Mortimer Market Centre (including the Margaret Pyke Centre) offers free and confidential sexual health services.
This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and the Margaret Pyke Centre for contraceptive services.
Our online appointment slots are usually booked up very quickly and we do update these regularly.
Sexual Health London
SHL.UK is a discreet sexual health service for Londoners. Our STI testing service is for people who have mild or no STI symptoms, and would like to get themselves checked. You can also request free regular and emergency contraception (effective up to 5 days after unprotected sex) by completing a simple, secure online consultation.
Sexual Health Services in London and Surrey
For free and confidential sexual health, contraception and HIV services in London.
Rebalance – Adult Weight Management
Rebalance is a 12-week, group, weight-loss programme of exercise and dietary advice for overweight or obese adults. The programme covers: nutritional advice, healthy-eating guidance, online, cognitive behavioural support and support to get active.
0207 974 3019
Camden Child and Young Person Mental Health Service (Open Minded)
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust deliver most of these services and also help connect children and young people with other mental health services if needed; for example to the Royal Free Hospital ADHD service, Brandon Centre Counselling Service, or Camden MOSAIC, a service for children and young people with disabilities.
020 8938 2241
IESO – Talking Therapy
Ieso Digital Health provides evidence-based CBT, online. One-to-one therapy is delivered in real time, with patients meeting an accredited therapist in a secure online environment. Access to therapy is quick (83% of self-referrals start therapy within 6 weeks of referral), with evening and weekend appointments available.
0800 074 5560
iCAS – Integrated Camden Alcohol Service
We'll support you to to live a life independent of alcohol. We'll work with you to set goals and create a treatment plan that suits you. Your goals might be reduction, abstinence or detox.
We help Camden residents who are over 18. We also support families and friends who are affected by other people's drinking.
020 3227 4950
Camden Carers Service
Camden Carers offers information, advice and support to unpaid adult carers (18+) living, working or studying in Camden, or caring for someone who lives in Camden. Camden Carers is also the gateway to a wide range of services provided by other local organisations and agencies working with carers in Camden.
020 7428 8950
Antenatal care
We're here for you from the very start of your pregnancy, through to the birth of your baby and beyond, to guide and support you through this exciting time in your life.
Physiotherapy
You can self refer to community physiotherapy services. Simply call 0207 871 0545 to make an appointment. Your initial contact with one of our chartered physiotherapists may be over the phone, where you will either be given advice on appropriate treatment, or a face-to-face consultation will be arranged.
0207 871 0545
iCope (Psychological Support Service)
There are times when everyone feels stressed or unhappy. Generally these bad times pass, but sometimes there are problems that do not go away and things get harder and harder. At some point in their life, one in four people feel this way.
Talking about your problems can really help.
NeuroLove
We believe that young people are best placed to guide, support and empower their peers on issues relating to mental health and well being. Neurolove.org is a site set up to support young people manage the changing times we are currently living in.
0151 547 7703
Marie Stopes UK
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.
We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0345 300 8090
Find a psychological therapies service in England
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.
These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias