Self-Refer

Did you know that some areas across Devon offer a self-referral service for certain specialties? This means you can make an appointment to see an NHS specialist without having to see a doctor first.

Please see below some services available to self-refer.

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

Above Image Description: Information on how to make an appointment with the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team – Link to PDF/A Version – https://compasshousemedical.com/wp-content/uploads/GP-Physio-Handout-2025.pdf

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

Pharmacy First Service

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

Services provided by Your Health Torbay:

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