Self-Refer

Self-refer to Musculoskeletal/Physiotherapy

You can refer yourself to MSK physiotherapy without the need to see another healthcare professional first.

You can do this in one of two ways:
1) By calling the appointments booking line on 0300 456 9987 open from 08:30 – 12:30, Monday to Friday
2) Or via the online Patients Know Best self-referral service: bit.ly/MSK-Physio-PKB

Self-refer to Mental Health

Telephone: 0300 555 3344

TALKWORKS is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service, for people (aged 18+) who are seeking help and support about their mental health.

TALKWORKS Torquay team is located at Petitor House on Nicholson Road, which is close to The Willows Retail Park.

For more information please follow link: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/staying-well/winter-health/mental-health/ 

For a comprehensive Mental Health Service List provided by Baywide, please follow link: https://bit.ly/Baywide_Mental_Health_Service_List_2024

From the 31st of January 2024, your local pharmacists can treat you for seven common conditions without you needing to visit your GP.

Under the NHS Pharmacy First Service you can be treated for urine infection, sinusitis, ear infection, impetigo, sore throat, shingles, and infected insect bite. The highly qualified pharmacists can provide over the counter or prescription treatment for these conditions.

For more information and the eligibility criteria for these services, please click here or follow link: https://bit.ly/Toraby_Pharmacy1st

Self-refer to Stop Smoking

For Torbay residents 16 and over.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter your age or how long you’ve smoked. Smoking damages your lungs, heart, and other vital organs, and increases your risk of serious health conditions such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. For more information please follow link: https://yourhealthtorbay.co.uk/stop-smoking

Self-refer to Weight Management

For Torbay residents over the age of 18.

As a general guide, your BMI should fall between 25-40 or 23-40 for those of an ethnic minority community. For more information please follow link: https://yourhealthtorbay.co.uk/support/weight-management

Self-refer to Health Coaching

For Torbay residents 18 and over.

Whether you’re looking to reduce your alcohol intake, improve your nutrition, maintain good oral health, increase your physical activity levels, or boost your mental well-being, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experts is here to offer evidence-based advice and guidance tailored to your needs. For more information please follow link: https://yourhealthtorbay.co.uk/support/health-coaching