Self Referral

Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to.

Local Pharmacist

Not all conditions require to be seen by a Doctor. As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

Your local pharmacist can assist with the following : - 

*Sore throat/cough/earache/headache                          *UTI (16-65yrs females)                                        *Eczema & allergies                                    

*Musculoskeletal pains: joints/limbs/back                      *Tummy troubles                                                  *Pain/period pain       

*Aches and pains                                                                *Constipation/diarrhoea/indigestion                 *Smoking cessation advice            

*Athletes foot (not diabetics)                                            *Acne/warts/verrucae                                          *Blood pressure testing service                          

*Conjunctivitis (>2yrs old)                                                 *Cold sores/mouth ulcers                                    *Weight management help                             

*Chickenpox/worms/head lice                                          *Hayfever/nasal congestion                                *Threadworms                           

*Haemorrhoids                                                                   *Thrush (16-60yrs)

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.

Aberdeenshire Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service

The Aberdeenshire Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service provides locally based work with individuals to help treat and manage common mental health problems such as: • Anxiety • Panic disorder • Social anxiety • Health anxiety • OCD • Phobias • PTSD • Depression • Mental health difficulties arising from long term health conditions You can now self-refer without seeing a GP first. Please call the number below.

☎      01224 557667

 

First Point Contact Physiotherapy

We now offer a First Point Contact Physiotherapy service for any musculoskeletal problems. Please phone the surgery to arrange an appointment with the physiotherapist without the need to see a GP first.The Advanced Practice Physiotherapist will: Assess you and diagnose what’s happening, give expert advice on how best to manage your condition, refer you on to specialist services if necessary.

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Podiatry Self Referral

Aberdeenshire Podiatry are delighted to be able to offer patients the ability to self-refer to our service by completing the form linked below. This can be returned by email or post.
 
 

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Aberdeen Maternity Triage

 You should access this service if you have any concerns about your pregnancy or think you may be in labour.

☎   01224 558855

Sexual Health Services

 
On this website there is information about the services available from Grampian Sexual Health Services: Emergency and routine contraception including coils and implants STI/BBV testing and treatment HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Abortion and HIV care.
 
☎  0345 337 9900

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Unplanned Pregnancy

 

Finding that you have an unplanned pregnancy can be emotionally difficult and stressful. Some people will choose to continue the pregnancy but others will choose to have a termination (abortion). If you have an unplanned pregnancy you can contact your own GP who will refer you to the sexual health service OR if you live in the Grampian region you can contact the sexual health service directly on the number shown below.
 
☎       01224 655535 Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm
 

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The Listening Ear

 
We can all feel low, sad, or be faced with challenges at some point in our lives, where we need a safe place to talk things through :
 
  • ill health
  • bereavement
  • relationship breakdowns
  • unemployment
  • changed of life circumstances out of our control
This service is confidential and free from judgement.
It is open to anyone over the age of 18
Appointments are face to face and last 50 minutes
To book an appointment, please contact the surgery on - 
 
☎   01651 843468

Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Aberdeenshire – Self-referral

 
Get free mental health improvement and wellbeing help and support from our team of dedicated professionals. Our Aberdeenshire Mental Health Improvement and Wellbeing Service aims to give you quicker access to mental health and wellbeing services, with fewer barriers and criteria to overcome.
 
 

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Alcohol & Drugs Self-referral

 
If you need advice, support, treatment or just to talk to someone because of alcohol, we can help people using any drug including alcohol, whether worried about their own drug or alcohol use, a friend’s use or family member’s use.
 
☎  01224 558844

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Children and Young Person’s Physiotherapy Advice Line

 
Paediatric physiotherapy advice line for anyone you has questions or concerns about physical development, mobility or injuries.
 
☎  01224 559877 (Wednesday 1pm-3pm and Friday 11am-1pm)

1st Response Aberdeenshire

 
Aberdeenshire 1st Response can provide you with short term support when you feel at crisis point. If you are feeling overwhelmed, they can provide support tailored to your individual needs when you feel you need it most. You will receive sensitive and non-judgemental support, information and signposting.
 
 ☎   0800 135 7950
 
 
 

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Counterweight Core with Physical Activity

Counterweight Core with Physical Activity is run by Sport and Leisure.  It is a 12 week group programme that consists of weekly classes of 1 hour, for 12 weeks.  

☎ 01467 532929

 

Live Life Well - Live, Life Aberdeenshire

Online Healthy Helpings - Healthy Weight Grampian

Online Healthy Helpings is a 12 week self-directed programme to help educate people about a healthy lifestyle and making changes to their behaviour to improve their weight, health and wellbeing.

 

 

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Adult Autism Assessment Team

To access self-referral for an autism assessment in Grampian (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire), you need to contact the NHS Grampian Adult Autism Assessment Team (AAAT) by obtaining a self-referral form. 

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Page last reviewed: 02 October 2025
Page created: 23 June 2025