**Please do not turn up at the practice without an appointment**
Fill in the appointment request form . These are processed quickly and appropriate advice and appointments given.
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.
Due to COVID-19, the opening hours and access to these services may differ from what is noted here. Please contact the individual services for more information on the current hours and access.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service helps people who have a problem with their pelvis or pelvic floor. This could be a bladder or bowel problem, prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy related pain or difficulties with sexual intercourse.
Sams Cafe
We work with people (aged 16 years plus and no longer in school education) across the whole spectrum of mental health and offer support for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
We offer support for family, carers and friends.
The team at Sam's believe in being there for people in their community... in the afternoon and into evening time.
Sexual Health Fife
When you attend any Sexual Health Service in Fife you can expect to be listened to without being judged and for your treatment and care to be sensitive and confidential. All sexual health Fife services are free, including your prescription if needed.
01592 647979 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm)
Home – Access Therapies Fife NHS
There are many sources of self help that you can access directly. The sections below direct you to host of online resources. These support mental health and well-being and can help you to deal with a range of difficult feelings and situations.
01383 565427
Access Therapies Fife
Access Therapies Fife provides information to help you to deal with mental health problems and to access a range of local services. Access Therapies Fife is part of Fife’s Health and Social Care Partnership’s Psychology Service.
01383 565427
You’re pregnant, what happens now?
You can now self-refer to maternity services to start your pregnancy journey.
Prefer to make a telephone booking? Call 01592 643355 ext 28374
FASS (Fife Alcohol Support Service)
Fife Alcohol Support Service is a leading provider of counselling and psychotherapy for people in Fife with alcohol-related problems. We help people deal with addiction, excessive regular drinking and binge drinking. Our other projects include the Community Drug Service which offers outreach support in the community for people with drug-related problems.
01592 206200
Solihull Online Courses for parents/carers
The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are;
Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain.
To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021
This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.
0800 148 88 88
SilverCloud – Self Referral
SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages:
· Managing Stress
· Managing Sleep
· Developing Resilience
· Managing During Covid-19
You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Podiatry Services
Please follow the NHS Fife link under Accessing Services on the website for the self referral forms. There are also some useful tips and information on the NHS inform website..
Breathing Space – Feeling Low, Anxious or Stressed?
Breathing Space was launched in 2002 to address serious concerns about the mental wellbeing of people in Scotland. The service became a national phone line in 2004.
Breathing Space complements the work of other phone lines and agencies which are endeavouring to reduce suicide rates in Scotland.
0800 83 85 87
Penumbra – Mental Health
We work to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland and offer services and support throughout the country, administered by Area Offices.
We believe and statistics show that people can and do recover from significant mental health problems.
Penumbra supports people to live fulfilling and contributing lives. By following our person centred model of HOPE. For us hope is a vital part of recovery and supporting people to have and hold hope for the future is a key part of our work.
Scotland’s Financial Health Service
Working together with various stakeholders from the financial advice and support sector, the Scottish Government has developed this website to provide a one stop shop for those who have money problems or are seeking general help with their financial worries. We are an impartial website and do not provide advice directly but our aim is to signpost those in need to the most appropriate area of support, ranging from debt solutions, borrowing, managing your money or general welfare concerns.
Care equipment and adapting your home
If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you.
This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise
0800 011 3200
Arranging or changing your DRS (Diabetic retinopathy screening) appointment
Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have.
When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.
Book your Midwife appointment online
You are pregnant, what next?
The first step is to complete the online referral form or phone 01592 643355 (extension 28374)
Monday to Friday between 10am–12 noon, to register with a midwife
Request transport to your Healthcare Appointment
Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.
0300 123 1236
My Diabetes My Way
The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.