
How to self-refer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/
Care Co-ordination Centre
Self-referral to Falls Car Service by calling the Care Co-ordination Centre. Strength and Balance Classes – West Essex
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/news/falls-car-helps-more-than-1100-patients-in-first-year/
Podiatry Service
The podiatry service includes community podiatry MSK podiatry and diabetes multidisciplinary foot team (MDFT) at PAH hospital.
https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/podiatry-service-west-essex
MSK-musculoskeletal physiotherapy service
They offer a physio assessment, advice, treatment and education for self management and supervised exercises. Services are open to residents in West Essex and East and North Herts. Residents who have a GP in these areas and aged over 18 can self refer.
https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-msk-epping
Mental health crisis support
Mentions you can also access the service calling 111 select option for mental health only over 18’s
https://eput.nhs.uk/contact/in-crisis
Mental health – support for adolescents and children.
Provides advice and support for children and young people and families who are needing support with emotional welbeing or mental health living in West Essex
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/set-camhs
FEP First Episode In Psychosis Service
Specialist care for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing psychosis for the firtst time
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/services/first-episode-in-psychosis-fep-north-west-essex/
Personality Disorder and Complex Needs Service User Network SUN
Self referral for patients with PD&CN and carers with Essex GP
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/services/personality-disorder-and-complex-needs-service-user-network/
Emotional wellbeing and lifestyle support for families in Essex
The Family Hub team support behaviour, child development, sleep, connecting, transition, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle.
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/family-support
Mental health support
Support for West Essex residents experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety. Self refer by calling, completing online form or digital assistant. You can also visit a drop in service.
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/west-essex/
Stop smoking
Free service for anyone in Essex offering advice support and nicotine replacement therapy in various locations.
https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/stop-smoking
Weight management
Possitive motivational, educational solutions to help you loose weight.
https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/weight-management
Support for carers
Advice, information guidance on support available for you as a carer.
https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/carers
Alcohol reduction service
Support to help you minimise your alcohol consumption.
https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/alcohol-reduction
Contraception, STI testing and sexual wellbeing and advice.
Free confidential, non judgemental sexual health services for everyone in Essex. Includes vasectomies.
https://essexsexualhealthservice.org.uk/
(MECS) Minor eye conditions service
NHS service available for all. Search directory to find nearest optical practice.
https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/services/minor-eye-conditions-service/
Maternity Services
Provide care at PAH and St Margaret’s Hospital Epping and in the community.
www.pah.nhs.uk/maternity-services/
Weight Loss Injections
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You and Your General Practice? What You Can Expect
At The Hamilton Practice, we want to make sure you get the best care possible. The NHS has created a guide called ‘You and Your General Practice’ to help patients understand what they can expect from their GP practice, and what we ask from you in return.
What You Can Expect from Us:
- Safe, respectful care from our team.
- Appointments that suit your needs, including face-to-face, phone, or online.
- Clear communication and support if you need help understanding your care.
- Help when things go wrong, including how to raise concerns.
What We Ask from You:
- Be on time and cancel appointments if you no longer need them.
- Treat our staff with kindness and respect.
- Share accurate information about your health.
- Use NHS services wisely, so we can help everyone who needs us.
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- Healthwatch Essex
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