You can self-refer – without consulting your GP
Talking Therapy. If you suffer with stress, anxiety, depression and would like to have discussion, please contact IAPT at 0300 300 1554 option 3.
Talking Therapies Team | (www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk)
Samaritans. For urgent mental health support contact direct 0800 995 100 (24hrs) or Samaritans 115 123 (24hrs).
Urgent Mental Health support contact direct – Tel 0800 995 100
If parents suspect that their child has ADHD
The best way to make a referral is by a Parent, and the School Nurse, where the child spends most of their time. Parents can make referral , please contact the number below:
The number to ring is 0300 300 188 option 1 option 3. Parents will be able to speak with someone regarding the self-referral.
You can self -refer to midwife for ante-natal l care as soon as you get pregnant.
Maternity referral Form | BHR Hospitals (www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk)
Speech and Language
Pre-referral service: Together with staff from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, the service supports advice sessions at Children’s Centres as well as Play and Language groups. Please contact the manager of your local Children’s Centre to book a session:
Children, young people and families | LBBD (www.lbbd.gov.uk)