Self-Referrals and Local Services
You can now access or self-refer to a lot of local services without the need for a GP appointment:
ADHD & Autism Assessments
Adult ADHD Assessments – Read more about NHS Adult ADHD Assessments or complete the self-referral form.
Adult Autism Assessments – Read more about NHS Adult Autism Assessments or complete the self-referral form.
Ear Care and Audiology
Hearing Aid Batteries/Tubing Replacements – Complete the self-service request form.
Primary Ear Care Centre – Self-refer by calling 01709 423207.
Audiology Service – Patients over the age of 55 can self-refer by calling 01709 423145.
Continence
Continence Advisory Service – For problems with incontinence of your bladder or bowel, complete the self-referral form, call 01709 423240 or visit their website.
Speech and Language Therapy
Adult SLT – Assess and treat swallowing and communication problems including voice difficulties and stammering. Please complete the self-referral form or call 01709 427015.
Children SLT – Help children and young people aged between 0 and 19 who have speech, language and communication difficulties, or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Complete and return the self-referral form on their website.
Mental Health and Counselling
NHS Talking Therapies – Free NHS talking therapies for adults with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Complete the self-referral form on their website.
Crisis – 24/7 assistance with a mental health crisis. Call 0800 804 8999. More information on their website.
Kooth – Online counselling and support service for all young people in Rotherham aged 11-25. Visit their website.
Samaritans – Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 or visit their website.
Shout – Anyone in the area experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges can use the service. Text ‘EYUP‘ to 85258 at any time or visit their website.
Lifestyle
Healthwave – Weight management, stop smoking, health checks, alcohol screening. Call 01709 718720 or visit their website.
Drug and Alcohol Support (ROADS) – Free and confidential services for adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol. Visit their website.
Children & Pregnancy
Maternity Rotherham – Maternity care at Rotherham Hospital and throughout the community. Call 01709 427700 or self-refer on their website.
Early Help (MASH) – Support and guidance for families, emotional wellbeing, drugs and alcohol, abuse, benefits, housing, and more. Call 01709 336080 or visit their website.
CAMHS – Assessment and treatment for children/young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. Please complete the self-referral form on the website.
Find out more about local services for pregnancy, children and families.
Domestic Abuse
Hopian – supports adults, young people and children affected by domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation in Rotherham. Call 0330 2020 571, email help@hopian.org.uk or complete the referral form on their website.
Refuge – 24-hour Domestic Abuse Helpline. Call 0808 2000 247 or visit their website.
Mankind – Helping men escape domestic abuse. Call 0808 800 1170 / 01823 334 244 or visit their website.
GALOP – Emotional support, guidance and help to explore what options may be available to LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing or have experienced violence and abuse. Call 0800 999 5428, email help@galop.org.uk or visit their website.
Karma Nirvana – Working to end honour-based abuse in the UK. Call 0800 5999 247 or visit their website.
In an emergency:
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the operator (Silent Solution).
Sexual Health
Rotherham Sexual Health – Free, confidential sexual health & contraception services. Call 01709 427777 or find your nearest service.
MSI Reproductive Choices – NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care. Call 0345 300 8090 or visit their website.
Other
RotherHive – Providing a range of verified practical mental health and wellbeing information, support and advice for adults in Rotherham. Find out more on their website.
Citizens Advice – Free advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Call 0800 144 8848 or visit their website to use their online advice chat or find your local branch.
Pathways to Work – Supports people who are facing health or other personal challenges which affect their working potential. Complete the referral form on the website or call 01709 264410.
