There are many services available that patients can self refer to.
Alcohol support
For help and guidance on alcohol support and information https://www.drinkwisederby.org.uk/
Mental health support
- Support is available to Derbyshire residents of all ages through a new mental health support line. Call 0800 028 0077 24hrs a day, seven days a week. This is a freephone number and calls from landlines or mobiles should be free. See their website for more information: www.wellbeingandcoping.net/
- Patients can also self refer to Trent PTS for emotional and psychological support and counselling services. Visit www.trentpts.co.uk for more information or to make a self referral, or call 01332 411 260.
- If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low mood or excessive worry, VitaMinds can provide you with advice, guidance and support. Visit www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services or call 0333 0153 496.
- Quell provides a service for parents and carers of young people under the age of 18 to access emotional wellbeing and early intervention support that looks to cover a range of mental health issues. The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on their website: https://www.qwell.io/
Health and Wellbeing
Our Health & Wellbeing Coaches can help you with making various lifestyle changes to achieve your goals of improved health and diet. For more information and to self refer, see their website:https://derbycountycommunitytrust.com/programmes/health/health-and-wellbeing
Sleeping Problems
If you’re having trouble sleeping, Sleepstation can provide you with the support and guidance you need to improve your sleep. You can self-refer to the NHS service by calling 0333 800 9404 or visiting their website: https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/startnow/
Stopping Smoking
Group and one-to-one support to quit smoking is available across Derbyshire. For smoking cessation advice please visit: livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk, call 0800 085 2299 or email: llbd.info@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Hearing Problems
If you are concerned about a hearing problem, or feel you may need hearing aids, you can self refer to Specsavers for a free NHS hearing test and assessment. Services are available in the Derby store for patients aged 18yrs+. Services are available in the Burton store for patients aged 55yrs+. Patients can self refer by calling the store directly or contacting Specsavers on 0800 077 8692.