Self Referrals

Self Referral for Physiotherapy

You can self refer for physiotherapy treatment if:

  • You are over the age of 17+
  • You are registered with a Vale of York CCG including Pocklington
  • You have a musculoskeletal pain problem (self referral isn't available for mobility rehabilitation, neurological problems, or continence rehabilitation)

If you have a personal history of cancer please do not use the self referral form, you should see your GP in the first instance

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Self Referral for Podiatry

Harrogate and District foundation trust provide Podiatry services for North Yorkshire and offer a range of services, including general core podiatry, nail surgery, management of high risk feet and muscular and skeletal imbalances and injuries and are now able to accept direct self-referrals from patients.

Who can we treat?

Patients with a foot need for NHS Podiatry:

  • Foot wounds
  • Foot infections that have needed antibiotics.
  • In growing toenails that are causing pain or infection
  • Painful corns and hard skin
  • Foot pain that is affecting someone’s daily life or quality of life.
  • A foot deformity (i.e., bunion) affecting someone’s daily life or quality of life.
  • Pain when walking that is affecting someone’s daily life or quality of life.

People with a medical need for NHS podiatry care:

  • People with diabetes who have been assessed as at moderate or high risk of developing foot complications at their annual assessment at their GP surgery.
  • People with long term health conditions that put their feet at increased risk of foot complications such as: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Vascular disease (including Raynaud’s syndrome), people with neurological dysfunction affecting their feet, people with connective tissue disorders.
  •  If you are not sure if you have a medical need, please write all your medical conditions and concerns on the referral form and this will be assessed by a Podiatrist.

Who can’t we treat?

  • Cut toenails for people who do not have a medical need for NHS Podiatry care.
  • Treat people who have Diabetes but are at low risk of developing foot complications.
  • Treat Verrucae’s or warts
  • Treat small amounts of hard skin that are not causing pain or discomfort.
  • Treat fungal infections of the skin (i.e., athletes' foot)
  • Treat foot deformity (i.e., bunions or flat feet) that are not causing pain
  •  If you have a foot problem but do not meet the criteria for NHS Podiatry care you can use the self-care guidance on the website.

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Self Referral for Talking Therapies

You can self refer for talking therapy if:

  • If you live in England
  • Are aged 18 or over
  • Are registered with a GP

NHS talking therapies services offer:

  • Talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, and guided self-help
  • Help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression

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NHS e-Referral Tracking

If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system.

You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

To track your e-Referral you will need the following details to log into the e-Referral website:

  • Your date of birth
  • Reference number – this will be on the first page of your letter
  • Password – this will be on the second page of your letter

To track an e-Referral, click here.