Did you know that there are some free NHS health services you can access without needing an appointment with your GP? This is called self-referral and could help you find the care you need quicker and more easily than going through your surgery.
Urgent Eyecare Service
Patients of Porch Surgery, whatever age, can access urgent eyecare close to home for any new or worsening urgent eye conditions by calling 0300 303 4922 Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.
This service offers free treatment advice and management for urgent eye conditions such as a red or painful eye, foreign body, sudden change in vision, or sudden onset of flashes and floaters which may suggest retinal detachment.
https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/which-nhs-service-should-i-use/urgent-eye-care/
Minor Injuries
Chippenham Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is open daily from 8am to 8pm for walk-in patients or patients who have been advised to attend by NHS 111 to treat people with minor injuries; such as cuts, bruises, sprains, simple fractures, wound infections, insect and animal bites, and minor burns or scalds. MIU is based at Chippenham Community Hospital – 01249 456403. Follow the link below for more information.
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/services/minor-injury-unit/
Maternity Services
Our community midwifery team, based in Chippenham, would like to hear from you as soon as you know that you are pregnant. Please self-refer to Maternity services online: Maternity Services | Royal United Hospitals Bath
Alternatively you can telephone 01225 826534/538.
Mental Health: NHS Talking Therapies
Wiltshire NHS Talking Therapies (previously called IAPT) aims to help people access support for a range of wellbeing problems. They offer individual and group psychological therapies. Please follow the link below for more information.
https://www.awp.nhs.uk/our-services/talking-therapies/talking-therapies-wiltshire
Wiltshire Continence Service
Wiltshire Continence Service provides adult clinical services with Continence Nurse Specialists and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists offering specialist clinical assessment, advice and treatment plans for patients with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor dysfunction and also continence issues. Follow the link below for more information.
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/services/continence/
Podiatry
Wiltshire Podiatry Service provides a comprehensive range of specialist and general clinical interventions. This includes health education and promotion and the effective triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot problems. Follow the link below for more information.
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/services/podiatry/
Sexual Health
Wiltshire Sexual Health Service (WiSe) is a free, non-judgemental and confidential NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire. Please call 01722 425120 or follow the link below for more information.
https://sexualhealth.salisbury.nhs.uk/
Drug & Alcohol Support
Connect Wiltshire is a free drug and alcohol service led by Turning Point in partnership with Developing Health & Independence (DHI), Julian House and The Nelson Trust. You can find more information as well as information for services for young people via the link below.
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/connect-wiltshire
Stop Smoking Support
Please visit Smokefree Wiltshire for information on free stop smoking services on the link below.
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1411/Smokefree-Wiltshire
Sleepstation
If you’re still experiencing difficulties with your sleep, Sleepstation can provide you with the support and guidance you need to sleep well. You can self-refer by calling 0333 800 9404 or via the website.
https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/nhs_options/
Perinatal Pelvic Health
https://bswtogether.org.uk/maternity/pelvic-health/
