Self Referral
COVID-19
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.
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.
Self Referral for Maternity Services
Are you pregnant and wanting to have your baby at one of our hospitals? You can make a self referral for antenatal care at either of our hospital sites. You can self refer for a midwife using the website link below.
01234 355 122 (Bedford Hospital), 01582 491 166 (Luton & Dunstable Hospital)
Autism Bedfordshire
Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity providing information, advice, emotional and practical support to individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, their parents/carers, families and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire.
01234 350704 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Music24
Music24 is a small, not-for-profit organisation that offers Music Therapy and other music-related activities as a creative outlet for those based in Luton, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire facing difficulties in life, such as those living with Dementia, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health.
01582 250024
Being a Carer
Do you provide help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? If you do, you are a carer.
Dunstable & Luton Counselling Service
Luton & Dunstable Counselling Centre provides affordable BACP accredited counselling services in the Luton and Dunstable area.
01582 732450
Bedford Bereavement Services
We offer impartial help, support and guidance on all aspects of bereavement including memorialisation. Bereavement Services are full members of The Charter for the Bereaved.
Unfortunately Bereavement Counselling is no longer available at Norse Road Cemetery but there is a Bereavement Group at St Mark's Church Bedford.
To make an appointment with us please call 01234 718150. Appointments are available between 10am to midday or 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday.
01234 718150
CHUMS Crisis Response Service
CHUMS have a Crisis Response Service which offers immediate support to adults and children who have been bereaved by a suspected suicide or suicide death. This service is open to anyone living in Bedfordshire, even if the death happened elsewhere.
Caroline Holley 07826951526
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