Self Help, Self Referral, Certificates
Hospital Referrals
If you have been referred to the hospital and wanted further information on waiting times and to chase, please visit our Referrals page for more information.
Anxiety and depression in children and young adults presentation
Please see attached presentation by Dr Attiya Khan Anxiety and depression in children and young adults presentation (PDF, 2.43MB)
Antenatal / Pregnancy Care
We would like to express our congratulations if you are pregnant and happy to be so.
Arrange your antenatal / pregnancy care with the local midwives and hospital service
National unplanned pregrancy advisory service.
NUPAS have been providing termination of pregnancy services for over 50 years and have over twenty clinics nationally with overall “Good” CQC ratings consistently at all locations.
You can self-refer into the service by calling Client Care and Booking line on 0333 004 6666, there is no need for a GP referral. Their Contact Centre is open 7-day per week 8am-10pm. They also have the option of Live Web Chat on https://www.nupas.co.uk/contact-us/
Audiology - Hearing
You can self refer for a free hearing test at Boots Hearing Care or Specsavers or other local providers.
Be Body Positive
Young people can uncover a path to a more positive relationship with food and their bodies by going to www.bebodypositive.org.uk and trying out some of the quizzes and resources there.
Parents/carers and professionals working with young people - there will be a new resource available to them to support young people with body image and disordered eating.
Redbridge CVS
For general advice, visit our website, citizensadvice.org.uk where you can also chat to an advisor online. Phone: 0300 3309063
For help claiming Universal Credit: Phone 0800 144 8 444,
Textphone: 18001 0200 144 8 444
If your child is unwell
It can be very worrying if your child is unwell. Most child illnesses are self- limiting and will get better with a little tender loving care. The leaflet below is very helpful:
What to do if your child is unwell: Parents guide (PDF, 135KB)
Access the guide in other languages
Being a new parent is hard. Babies come with no training or instructions! Tips for new parents – What to expect?
Watch a video with information on Strep A
Do I need to keep my child off school? - Public Health Agency Leaflet
Checking your blood pressure at home
Watch a video on how to take your blood pressure at home.
Coronavirus Certificates / Fit Notes / Sick Notes
Do not ask your GP for a fit note if you are off work because of coronavirus. Instead you can get an isolation note to send to your employer as proof you need to stay at home.
To find out more, see the coronavirus self-isolation advice.
Drugs and Alcohol Services
Worried about your own or someone else's alcohol or drug use? V-I-A can provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in Redbridge aged 18+ Please visit the website https://www.viaorg.uk/services/redbridge-r3/# call on 0300 303 4612 or email R3@viaorg.uk
How your GP practice can help you
How your GP practice team can help you (English) https://youtu.be/hiTxTahLrzg
Falls
What is the Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Falls Service?
We are a multidisciplinary team working across the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The team consists of a Falls Consultant, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Integrated Care Assistants and Administrators.
Whom do we target?
We assess and treat residents who are aged 60 and above and have any of the following:
- Slip/trip/fall or near slip/trip/fall in the previous year
- 5 medications or more
- Have balance problems
- Unable to rise from a chair of knee height
What is our aim?
- To prevent onset of trips/slips and falls
- Reduce the number of slips/trips/falls or near miss slips/trips and falls
- Reduce hospital and A&E admissions
- To minimise patient’s fear of falling and build confidence to achieve independence and quality of life
- Educate patients and carers on coping strategies
Please contact the team on:
Accessing mental health support: Redbridge MyLife - Mental health
People with a learning disability
There are videos below which give further information
Flu vaccinations - Flu vaccinations for people with a learning disability - YouTube
Covid Booster and Flu vaccination - Rachael and her Mum's Covid autumn booster and flu vaccinations at their GP practice in Hull - YouTube
Quit Smoking
Would you like help to quit smoking?
However long you have smoked for, stopping will immediately help your physical and mental health.
If you live, work or study in Redbridge and want help to quit your tobacco habit, our specialist advisors can help.
https://www.wdp.org.uk/redbridge-smoking-cessation
Tel: 0300 303 2715
Quit SMS: Text BREATHE to 82228
Self Care and Pharmacy
You can treat lots of common illnesses and injuries at home – in fact, that’s the best place for you.
A big part of your recovery from these minor ailments like coughs and colds, grazes, minor strains and hangovers is to rest and drink plenty of fluids. You can plan ahead by stocking up on some healthcare essentials like:
- paracetamol or aspirin
- indigestion remedies
- plasters
- rehydration remedies
- a thermometer
You can find all these at your local pharmacy. Pharmacists give expert, confidential advice and treatment. There may be a very small wait but there is no need for an appointment. You can get advice about health issues and the best medicine for you.
Last year 8% of A&E visits could’ve been dealt with by a pharmacist. That means hundreds of thousands of people sat in A&E for hours when a nearby pharmacist could have seen them within minutes.
Many pharmacies also offer:
- The morning after pill, for free to eligible customers
- Allergy screening.
- Chlamydia screening.
- Medicine ‘MOTs’ – to help you use your treatments correctly.
- New medicine service – to help you understand how to use new treatments.
Follow this link to find your nearest pharmacy
When do I need a fit note? (aka Sick Note)
7 days off sick or less
If you’re off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you’ve been ill. Instead they can ask you to confirm that you’ve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification.
Self Certificate Sick Note Form
More than 7 days off sick
If you’re off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor’s note. Your Consultant must provide you with any certificate related to your hospital care. Please complete a Klinik form to request a fit note
Sleepstation
Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that’s free to access for NHS patients in this area. Their expert sleep team provide personalised guidance and one-to-one support. Most people see positive changes in their sleep within 3 to 4 weeks.
Sleepstation’s team of sleep coaches, doctors and sleep experts will help you understand what’s causing your sleep problems and give you all the support you need to get better. Register at https://bit.ly/3UFZ9E2
Termination of Pregnancy
At Newbury Group Practice we are here and able to support you in discussing your wishes and plans with your pregnancy, including termination. If you prefer, the local service also accepts self referrals.
Self refer for a Termination of Pregnancy
Wound Care and After Operation Care
We do not provide post-operative wound care. In Havering post-operative and simple wound care including dressings, suture removal etc is provided by GP practices in Barking and Dagenham, Havering or Redbridge. For further information and to book appointments, please read our Simple Wound Care Patient leaflet.