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.

Please contact the individual services for more information on the current hours and access.

The NHS Travel Clinic Hub is based at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. For more information please visit out Travel Health page by clicking here.

The Stop Smoking Service in Lothian offers a wide variety of ways to help you quit. Please click on the link for more information:

NHS Inform - Stopping Smoking 

Quit Your Way Service - 0131 537 7154

Please complete this referral form and return it to the Podiatry Department who will then be in touch with an appointment.

You can self refer for help with weight loss to this service. There are also specific courses for those with pre-diabetes 'Let's Prevent' and Diabetes 'DESMOND' or 'Counterweight Plus'.

Call: 0131 537 9169

For more information click here.

Edinburgh’s new Thrive Welcome Teams can support you to access the right support for your mental health. More information can be found here.

We are part of the South East Locality.

You can find various services and further information on our Mental Health page.

Patients can self-refer between the hours of 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Please ensure you are able to speak privately when you call. You will be asked for some personal details relating to your appointment. Your first appointment is usually a phone consultation, you will then have to attend an appointment at Chalmers Centre, or St John’s Hospital if you live in West Lothian.

Call: 0131 536 1070

You can find more information here.

You no longer need to be referred by your GP for a vasectomy. You can find out how to self-refer here.

Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service provides a range of services at the Chalmers Centre in Edinburgh and at local clinics across the Lothian area.

Call: 0131 536 1070

Visit their website here.

Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife. It normally takes place between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. Please call 0131 536 2009 to arrange this. More information can be found here.

The Recovery Hub is a one – stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. Each is run by a team of staff of voluntary sector, NHS and social work staff. 

Find more information here.

Personal, one-to-one advice and information on employment, housing, debt, benefits and consumer issues like energy bills.

Call: 0800 028 1456

Visit their website here.

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 and using telehealthcare, for example community alarms and sensors. 

Call: 0800 011 3200 

Visit the website here.

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.

Call: 0300 123 1236

Visit the website here.

You can self-refer for the following problems: 

• MSK problems
• Bladder Problems
• Walking Aids

To download the relevant referral forms please click here.

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) offers everyone affected by cancer (including families and carers) the chance to have a conversation with a dedicated ICJ practitioner to discuss your needs and help you access tailored information and support. You can talk to us about how you feel, get help with housing or money worries, or help at home - whatever matters most to you.

You can find more information on how to access this service here.

The Thistle Foundation support people living with long-term health conditions or facing challenging life situations. Through wellbeing coaching, courses, community groups and supported physical activity, they support people to live well regardless of challenges faced.

Please visit their website for more information.