What is Self-Referral?

Some areas within the NHS offer a self-referral service, which means you can arrange to meet with a specialist without having to see a doctor first. 

This service is particularly suitable for people with relatively simple conditions such as joint pain, strains and/or other injuries.  It is also available for those who require psychological services for the treatment of depression for example. 

If you have more complex needs please see your doctor first.

MSK Physiotherapy Self-Referral

  • The MSK Physiotherapy service should be utilised for anyone over the age of 14 with a musculoskeletal condition/injury or recovering from any orthopaedic surgery that is requiring treatment/input or advice for their condition.
  • These services are not currently available for domiciliary visits, specialist neuro or respiratory physiotherapy.
  • We do not accept self-referral for pelvic health physiotherapy.  

Pembrokeshire  Physiotherapy Self-Referral Form

Online Self-Referral for Patients

  • Physiotherapy self-referral forms for Musculoskeletal conditions have now moved online.
  • The MSK service is no longer accepting paper self-referral forms.
  • The online self-referral forms are accessed via the Hywel Dda website here.
  • The form is submitted directly from the site to the MSK service.
  • We appreciate however, that not all patients are able to access IT- under these circumstances please contact the local physiotherapy department which is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.:

    Physiotherapy Department, Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
    Telephone: 01437 773260

    South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Fort Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6SY 
    Telephone: 01437 774030

Podiatry (Foot care)
Self-Referral

The podiatry self-referral service is available to all with podiatric/medical lower limb need.

During your appointment, your need will be assessed with advice and treatment  being offered in order to maintain and maximise your quality of life whilst encouraging an active life to ensure that your feet operate with normal function and without discomfort.  Some treatments will even be carried out within the surgery itself.

Pembrokeshire Podiatry Self-Referral Form

Further details on podiatry can be found here.

Weight Management
Self-Referral

We are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We offer a variety of services, from 1-1 appointments to group sessions. 

Our services are currently offered online, with appointments available at different times during the week. 

If you would like our support, we will make every effort to invite you to an assessment appointment on a date that is suitable for you.  


Address:
Weight Management Service, Department of Dietetics, Glangwili General Hospital

Email:
WeightManagementService.HDD@wales.nhs.uk


Phone: 01267 283195



If you wish to refer yourself, simply click on the link here (opens in new tab) and complete the short referral form. Remember to click submit at the end. Alternatively, you may be referred by a GP, nurse, consultant or other health care professional.

Counselling Self-Referral

You don’t have to have a diagnosis of a mental health issue in order to self-refer to the NHS psychological service.

You can self-refer if you have encountered any of the following:

  • panic attacks
  • struggling with flashbacks or nightmares
  • feeling low and hopeless
  • finding it hard to cope with work or relationships
  • bereavement
  • obsessive thoughts or behaviours
  • fear of social situations
  • constantly worrying about your health
  • phobias

Once you have contacted your local psychological therapies service, you will be contacted to organise an assessment.  If the service can help you they will recommend a therapy to suit your needs.

If your need is urgent please contact the Samaritans on 08457 909090 or email jo@samaritans.org.

If you have suffered a bereavement and it is affecting your emotional, physical or social wellbeing, please contact Cruse Bereavement Care on 0800 288 4700 and choose Option 1 for Carmarthenshire, Option 2 for Ceredigion or Option 3 for Pembrokeshire.

You could also contact Community Advice and Listening Line (CALL) on 0800 132737 which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone concerned for their own or someone else’s mental health.  Alternatively, IAWN will be able to help and advise you on your particular situation.