Self referrals
There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to without having to see your GP first.
- Adult ADHD assessment and diagnosis
- Anxiety
- Carers
- Children’s Occupational Therapy
- Children with Dysphagia language therapy
- Domestic Abuse
- Drugs and alcohol
- Exercise
- Maternity
- Mental Health
- MSK Physiotherapy and hand therapy for adults
- Muscle and joint pain
- Podiatry
- Sexual health
- Smoking cessation
- Young carers
- Youth counselling
- Weight management
- Women’s pelvic health, menstruation and menopause
Pharmacy First
The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP.
Participating pharmacies offer this service during all their opening hours including any late nights or weekends, so it may be quicker to see your pharmacist than waiting for an appointment with your GP.
For more information see What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me? | Healthwatch
GP referrals
To request a GP referral:
- phone us on Coleford Medical Practice 01594 838108 or Brunston Surgery 01594 838108 or Lydbrook Health Centre 01594 838108
Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request.
If your referral was not requested by the surgery please contact the provider directly.
Tracking a referral
To track an existing referral:
- fill out a track a referral form
- phone us on Coleford Medical Practice 01594 838108 or Brunston Surgery 01594 838108 or Lydbrook Health Centre 01594 838108
Gloucestershire Hospitals Customer Care Hub
Due to long waiting times for some treatments, the Customer Care Hub supports patients by confirming they remain on the waiting list and checking for any changes in their condition. The hub will also proactively contact those waiting the longest.
Patients can call the hub directly for updates on their referral or treatment progress.
Opening hours:
- Mon & Wed: 8am – 6pm
- Tue, Thu & Fri: 8am – 4pm
- Sat: 8am – 1pm
Care Hub: 0300 422 6360
NHS e-Referral (choose and book)
If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system.
You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.