{"id":558,"date":"2026-09-02T15:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:10:44","slug":"self-referral-and-self-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/self-referral-and-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Referral and Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This part of our website provides you with lots of information and advice for common conditions. There are many services which you can self-refer to without needing to consult your doctor or nurse. There are also links to self-help information which you can use to treat or manage your condition at home.<\/p>\n<p>Our doctors and nurses have collected these resources and encourage patients to use them. We hope our patients will learn more about their conditions and how to manage them and, where it is possible, to access other services and resources without needing to\u00a0make an appointment at the surgery.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Pharmacist<\/h2>\n<p>Many minor illnesses like coughs, colds, back ache, hay fever and other minor illnesses either get better without any intervention or can be self managed using over the counter remedies<\/p>\n<p><strong>Talk to your local pharmacist, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/pharmacies\/how-pharmacies-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"439215\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"here\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to find a local pharmacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Minor Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a minor injury visit Bognor Minor Injuries Unit &#8211; Bognor War Memorial Hospital. Details can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk\/patients-and-visitors\/services\/minor-injuries-unit-bognor-war-memorial-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"439216\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"here.\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Social Prescribing Service<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-559\" src=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0dc9586e-8736-4d72-809b-3ae137f79a62.png\" alt=\"0dc9586e 8736 4d72 809b 3ae137f79a62\" width=\"624\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0dc9586e-8736-4d72-809b-3ae137f79a62.png 624w, https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0dc9586e-8736-4d72-809b-3ae137f79a62-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\n<p>Are you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worried about your housing or financial situation and need information and support on where to start?<\/li>\n<li>Feeling lonely or isolated and want to have a greater sense of connection to your community?<\/li>\n<li>Needing practical or emotional support, to help you cope in a challenging situation?<\/li>\n<li>Interested in finding out about local groups, activities or courses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the answer is yes to any of the above, then why not consider speaking to a member of our Chichester Social Prescribing team.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit their<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichester.gov.uk\/socialprescribing\" data-title=\"https:\/\/www.chichester.gov.uk\/socialprescribing\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-link-id=\"258077\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-display=\"website\" data-force-target=\"false\">website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to find out more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>PSA Testing and Prostate Cancer<\/h2>\n<p>PSA testing is a blood test that can help diagnose prostate problems however it is not perfect test and the biggest risk for prostate cancer is a family history.<\/p>\n<p>If you are over 50 and do not have urinary symptoms please read this leaflet first and contact the practice if you would like a blood test.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prostate-Cancer-Info.pdf\"><strong>Prostate Cancer PSA testing Information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The leaflet has advice about what to do before the test to reduce a false positive.<\/p>\n<p>If you do have any symptoms please make an appointment to see a clinician.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Musculoskeletal Problems<\/h2>\n<p>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexmskhealth.co.uk\/while-you-wait\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a> to a set of helpful resources for anyone suffering with pain or mobility problems involving their muscles, joints or bones.<\/p>\n<p>If you are over the age of 16, you can refer yourself to a local physiotherapy service with musculoskeletal problems such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle and joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Sports injuries<\/li>\n<li>Back or neck pain<\/li>\n<li>Sprains and strains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexmskhealth.co.uk\/self-referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"505568\" data-use-default-display=\"true\" data-use-default-title=\"true\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"\u00a0www.sussexmskhealth.co.uk\/self-referral\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Survivors&#8217; Network<\/h2>\n<p>Survivors\u2019 Network support survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex. They understand that a healing journey starts with a small step and are here to help you.<\/p>\n<p>Survivors\u2019 Network have been providing Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) support to adult survivors of sexual violence across West Sussex for just over a year, expanding on and working in partnership with the existing support for survivors in West Sussex provided by Worth Services, and the therapeutic support provided by Lifecentre.<\/p>\n<p>ISVAs provide practical and emotional support and information to survivors of sexual violence who have reported their experiences to the police or are thinking about doing so. Survivors\u2019 Network also have a specialist Multiple and Complex Needs ISVA who can provide advocacy support on a range of issues to survivors of sexual violence facing additional barriers to accessing support.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the services offered can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsnetwork.org.uk\/get-help\/isva-service\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Survivors can self-referral themselves for support <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsnetwork.org.uk\/get-help\/refer-yourself\/\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Their excellent website provides lots of information for survivors and those who are supporting them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Live Well with Pain<\/h2>\n<p>If you are struggling to manage with persistant pain you might find some real help by visiting this website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Well with Pain<\/strong>\u00a0is completely free to use resource. It is full of trusted techniques that people with persistent pain have found useful in helping them to get on with their lives and live well with pain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livewellwithpain.co.uk\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to visit the website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Diabetes Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are two totally different conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition whereas Type 2 diabetes (which is very much more common, and is managed by our nurses in the Practice), can be considered an intolerance to sugar, or insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/diabetes-advice\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to visit our new Diabetes Advice page to find out more about the management of this disease.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Menopause<\/h2>\n<p>We have developed a new section of our website, raising awareness of the symptoms and treatments available. You can visit it<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/menopause\/\" target=\"\" data-link-id=\"178456\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"You can visit it here\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menopausematters.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" data-link-id=\"178457\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"Menopausematters\">Menopausematters<\/a><\/strong> is an award winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>Here you will find information on what happens leading up to, during and after the menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sexual Health Kit &#8211; Order Free Online<\/h2>\n<p>Are you aged 16 or over? You can now order a free sexual health test kit online. The tests are easy to do and confidential. Simply go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk\/\">Sexual Health West Sussex<\/a><\/strong> . Follow the instructions in the test kit, pop in the post and we will send you your results by text message.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Maternity Triage and Advice Line<\/h2>\n<p>Call <strong>01903 285269<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This service is run by a small group of experienced midwives with a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of maternity care, antenatal, labour and postnatal.<\/p>\n<p>The team is available 7 days a week between 7.30 am \u2013 8.30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>When calling outside these times your call can be transferred to the labour ward where you can speak to a midwife.<\/p>\n<a class=\"nhsuk-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhsussex.nhs.uk\/services\/maternity\/triage\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon--arrow-right-circle\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0-10 9h11.7l-4-4a1 1 0 0 1 1.5-1.4l5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.4l-5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1-1.5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-1.4l4-4H2A10 10 0 1 0 12 2z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Physiotherapy<\/h2>\n<p>This service is provided by Sussex MSK Health.<\/p>\n<p>If you are aged over 16, you can refer yourself to their physiotherapy service with musculoskeletal problems such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle and joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Sports injuries<\/li>\n<li>Back or neck pain<\/li>\n<li>Sprains and strains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit their website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexmskhealth.co.uk\/self-referral\">here<\/a><\/strong> and download a form.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Adult Social Care<\/h2>\n<p>This service is run by West Sussex County Council. Amongst other things, they will talk with you about your circumstances, or those of the person you are concerned about, and help you find information and advice about services and support in your local community. You can self-refer by using a form on their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westsussex.gov.uk\/social-care-and-health\/social-care-support\/adults\/how-to-get-adult-social-care-support\/#contact-us\">website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Connect to Support<\/h2>\n<p>This service, run by West Sussex County Council, helps you to get access to all sorts or practical support, to maintain independence and stay safe; e.g. Care Line. Relatives or carers can use the service to organise support if patients cannot do so themselves.<\/p>\n<a class=\"nhsuk-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westsussexconnecttosupport.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon--arrow-right-circle\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0-10 9h11.7l-4-4a1 1 0 0 1 1.5-1.4l5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.4l-5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1-1.5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-1.4l4-4H2A10 10 0 1 0 12 2z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bed Wetting and Potty Training<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bedwetting<\/strong>\u00a0(also known as nocturnal enuresis) affects around half a million children and teenagers in the UK. It&#8217;s an issue families can find very isolating and difficult to talk about openly. It\u00a0can take a huge toll on family life and affect children&#8217;s self-esteem and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is you don&#8217;t need to wait until children grow out of bedwetting &#8211; treatment is available and recommended from the age of <strong>5 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ERIC<\/strong>\u00a0(The Children&#8217;s Bowl and Bladder charity) website has lots of information and practical tips about treating this common childhood condition and ways to make life a little bit easier.<\/p>\n<p>They also have excellent tips for\u00a0<strong>potty training<\/strong>\u00a0and many other Bowel and Bladder problems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eric.org.uk\/Pages\/Category\/bedwetting\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to visit their website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Minor Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>You can self-refer to the Minor Injuries Unit at Bognor Memorial Hospital for conditions including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acute limb injuries such as fractures, wounds, sprains and strains (excluding potential hip or thigh fractures).<\/li>\n<li>Minor head injuries including wounds to head and face (excluding children under 1year and those with associated neck injury, loss of consciousness or any vomiting).<\/li>\n<li>Wounds caused by trauma.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign bodies in eyes, ear or nose.<\/li>\n<li>Rib injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Minor back injuries (excluding chronic conditions or major trauma).<\/li>\n<li>Insect and animal bites and stings.<\/li>\n<li>Burns and scalds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Telephone the Unit on\u00a0<strong>01243 865418<\/strong><\/p>\n<a class=\"nhsuk-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk\/services\/servicedetails.htm?directoryID=16323\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon--arrow-right-circle\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0-10 9h11.7l-4-4a1 1 0 0 1 1.5-1.4l5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.4l-5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1-1.5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-1.4l4-4H2A10 10 0 1 0 12 2z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n<p>For any emergency dental problems, you can call the Jubilee Dental Centre at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, PO19 6SE<\/p>\n<p>Tel: <strong>01243 793697<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For non-emergencies you must contact your normal dentist.<\/p>\n<a class=\"nhsuk-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk\/services\/servicedetails.htm?directoryID=16888\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon--arrow-right-circle\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0-10 9h11.7l-4-4a1 1 0 0 1 1.5-1.4l5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.4l-5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1-1.5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-1.4l4-4H2A10 10 0 1 0 12 2z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Housing, Debt Management and Social Issues<\/h2>\n<p>Selsey Care Shop provides access to the projects run by Selsey Community Forum.<\/p>\n<p>The shop works with local community groups, churches, charities, businesses and statutory organisations to coordinate and deliver a wide range of support for the local community including; housing, debt management and social issues.<\/p>\n<p>Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm. Saturday 9am until 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>121 High Street, Selsey<\/p>\n<p>Tel:<strong> 01243 201616<\/strong><\/p>\n<a class=\"nhsuk-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selseycommunityforum.uk\/Care-Shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon--arrow-right-circle\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 0 0-10 9h11.7l-4-4a1 1 0 0 1 1.5-1.4l5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1 0 1.4l-5.6 5.7a1 1 0 0 1-1.5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-1.4l4-4H2A10 10 0 1 0 12 2z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Wellbeing Issues<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chichester Wellbeing Service\u00a0<\/strong>provides advice and support on how to make small changes to improve your health and wellbeing, including how to stop smoking or drinking, how to become more active, how to make your meals healthier or how do develop a healthy mind.<\/p>\n<p>You can self-refer by downloading a form from their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chichester.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk\/\">website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV<\/h2>\n<p>The Sexual Health Service in West Sussex is managed by Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust. It is <strong>free<\/strong> and <strong>confidential<\/strong> and available to everyone, regardless of where you live; your age; sexual behaviour or orientation.<\/p>\n<p>You can attend any of their clinics which offer a range of services including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sexual health and well being<\/li>\n<li>Testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)<\/li>\n<li>Contraception and emergency contraception<\/li>\n<li>Free condoms provided<\/li>\n<li>HIV\/AIDS advice; testing and treatment<\/li>\n<li>Psychosexual counselling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make an appointment complete their online form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> or call the central booking line on <strong>01903 285199<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Young People&#8217;s Shop<\/h2>\n<p>Information for 11-25 year olds.<\/p>\n<p>Covers a range of matters including health, mental health, sexual health, employment, money, housing and homelessness, alcohol and drugs and much more.<\/p>\n<p>They have a helpline <strong>01243 839093<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yps-south.org.uk\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to see their website for more details.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ear Wax<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ear-Wax-Leaflet-SMP.pdf\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to download our leaflet about removing excessive ear wax.<\/p>\n<p>There is more information on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/h82037\/ear-care-information\/\" target=\"\" data-link-id=\"142914\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"Ear Care Page\">Ear Care Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This part of our website provides you with lots of information and advice for common conditions. 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