Self Help

Patient Information Leaflets containing expert health articles and tips: https://patient.info/ 

Health A-Z and Medicine A-Z and search for NHS services including GP, Dentist, A&E, Pharmacy and Urgent Care  https://www.nhs.uk/

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - a dedicated mental health service for children and adolescents.  You can contact CAMHS directly to arrange referral without the need of the GP. 

Telephone: 01642 368400 

 

Tees Valley Crisis Service  - Mental Health Emergency

Tel: 0300 0200317
Website: http://www.tewv.nhs.uk/crisisadvice

 

IMPACT Teesside

Can help with a range of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and low mood.  You do not need a referral from your GP. 

Tel: 0142 573924

Email: enquiries@impactonteesside.com

 

Termination of Pregnancy (TOP)

Patients who decide that TOP is the correct route for them can self-refer to North Tees or Teesside Together, where they will be talked through the process and be able to make an informed decision.

North Tees: 01642 624620

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) 0345 730 4030   

Website: http://www.bpas.org

 

Stockton Specialist Stop Smoking Service 

Free support from a stop smoking advisor for 12 weeks.  

Tel: 01642 383818 or 01642 383819

 

Musculoskeletal Service 

Patients are now able to contact the MSK Service directly and self refer.  Please visit their website and click "Online Referral Form"

 

Podiatry Services

 https://www.nth.nhs.uk/services/podiatric-surgery/

Tel: 01429 522471, Option 1 between 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

 

Vasectomy Service

Tel: 01642 573924

 

Audiology (Community Age-Related Hearing Loss)

To make a self referral to Age-related hearing services, patients will need to refer to their local audiology provider's policy, and only those who meet the current criteria. 

 

Specsavers

Patients can call or visit stores in person. The patient will then be triaged by staff for eligibility into the service. Patients can call stores at the following locations:

Stockton Specsavers, 49-51 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees, UK, TS18 1RG
Tel: 01642 037780

Middlesbrough Specsavers, 25/27 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, UK, TS1 1LE
Tel: 01642 036045

Hartlepool Specsavers, Unit 136, Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, Cleveland, UK, TS24 7RD
Tel: 01429 705024

Darlington Specsavers, 41 High Row, Darlington, County Durham, UK, DL3 7QW
Tel: 01325 968150

Redcar Specsavers, 57 High Street, Redcar, Cleveland, UK, TS10 3BZ
Tel: 01642 037576

 

Scrivens

Patients can call Scrivens to book an appointment via telephone 0800 027 5102. This number will direct patients to the scrivens Customer Services Team who will then direct patients accordingly into the service.

Patients who struggle with telephone contact can email customercare@scrivens.com to self-refer, or visit www.scrivens.com to book an appointment online.

 

Hearing Services

Patients can self-refer to Hearing Services via telephone and email booking. Patients should call 0191 9178886 or email hearingcare@minor-ops.co.uk

 

Outside Clinic

Patients can self-refer to the Outside Clinic via telephone booking. Patients should call 0800 954 9093 to be registered, after which they will receive a call from the Audiology Advisor Team to be triaged over the phone.