Self Referral
Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to.
Minor Eye Conditions Service
The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by accredited optometrists (also commonly called opticians).
Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies
We provide a confidential and free service for anyone who is experiencing problems with their mood, feeling stressed, unhappy and unsatisfied with how their life is going. These difficulties may or may not be linked to ongoing (or past) stressful events and experiences, and quite often resolve on their own. To Refer yourself - simply click on the link to "self refer "at the top of the page, once you have accessed the website.
0208 702 4900
Community Talking Therapies (previously known as IAPT Compliant Counselling)
We offer counselling to adults experiencing common mental health symptoms such as mild to moderate depression and anxiety. You must be over the age of 16 and registered with a GP in the borough of Enfield to be eligible for our service. We are commissioned by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board- Enfield Borough therefore you can access our service for FREE. If you are not registered with a GP in Enfield, speak to your GP about other local counselling services in your area.
020 8906 7506
Sexual Health Services in Enfield
At Enfield Clinics Health Organisation (ECHO), our dedicated team aim to reduce the prevalence of STIs, encourage patients to be tested regularly, cut unplanned pregnancy rates and provide a free holistic service to patients with friendly, non-judgemental staff, in several community settings around Enfield.
0208 887 4510
Maternity
For North Central London, the vision is focused on providing a safe, local and accessible Maternity Service providing women and families across the region with a personalised and compassionate experience, whilst offering choice of care from antenatal to postnatal. This is achieved by having a single point of access to maternity services across NCL for women and their families.
NeuroLove
We believe that young people are best placed to guide, support and empower their peers on issues relating to mental health and well being. Neurolove.org is a site set up to support young people manage the changing times we are currently living in.
0151 547 7703
NHS stop smoking services help you quit – Quit smoking
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
0300 123 1044
Marie Stopes UK
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.
We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0345 300 8090
Find a psychological therapies service in England
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.
These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias