Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
Self-referral
Stop Smoking Services
Find a stop smoking service near you.
(MECS) Minor Eye Conditions Service
NHS service available for all. Search the directory to find the nearest optical practice.
Care Co-ordination Centre
Self referral to Falls Car Service by calling the Care Co-ordination Centre.
Strength and Balance Classes-West Essex
Health Outreach Service
Support for individuals experiencing homelessness, Gypsies and Travellers, Asylum Seekers, Migrant workers and ex offenders. Members of the public can self refer to the service by emailing or calling them. A multi-disciplinary team made up of General and mental health nurses, Social workers, outreach practitioners, support staff, psycological practitioner, drug and alcohol trainer and GP's
MSK-musculoskeletal physiotherapy service
They offer a physio assessment, advice, treatment and education for self management and supervised exercises. Services are open to residents in West Essex and East and North Herts. Residents who have a GP in these areas and are aged 18 years and over can self refer.
Mental Health Crisis support
You can also access this service by calling 111 select option 2 for mental health support (over 18 years old only)
Mental Health support
Support for West Essex residents experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression and anxiety. Self refer by calling or completing an online form or via digital assistant. You can also visit a drop in service.
Podiatry Service
West Essex podiatry service includes community podiatry, MSK podiatry and diabetes multidisciplinary foot team (MDFT) at Princess Alexandra Hospital
First Episode in psychosis service (FEP)
Specialist care for people aged 14-35 who are experiencing psychosis for the first time
Essex Wellbeing Services
See more here
Essex Sexual Health
See more here
St Clare Hospice
St Clare Hospice is a local charity and each year we care for hundreds of people across West Essex and the East Hertfordshire border. We provide free, compassionate care and support to adults who are living with a life-limiting illness, facing the end of life or experiencing bereavement.
Emotional wellbeing and family lifestyle support for families in Essex
The Family hub team support behaviour, child development, sleep, connecting, transition, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle.
MSI Reproductive Choices
Long acting and reversable contraceptive services
Community Vasectomy Service
Free self referral vasectomy service
Maternity Services
Find and self refer to services in your area
Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding and supporting adults, children and young people
Kids Autism Hub
An NHS provision in Essex in for those aged 12-25 who have Autism