Self-referral

You do not always need to see a doctor first. You can go straight to the services on this page. This is called self-referral.

Immediate action required: If it's a life-threatening emergency, call 999

If you need help today, call us on 01708 552 072 when we are open. When we are closed, call 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk (opens in a new tab).

Talking therapies for anxiety, low mood and stress

Havering Talking Therapies is a free NHS service run by NELFT, the North East London NHS Foundation Trust. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems and worry about your health. It is for people aged 18 or over who are registered with a GP in Havering.

Refer yourself online, or call 0300 300 1554 and choose option 2. The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, refer yourself to the maternity team. They are at Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes.

Do it as soon as you have a positive test. Your first appointment is usually at 8 to 10 weeks.

Refer yourself to maternity services (BHR Hospitals) (opens in a new tab)

Sexual health and contraception

The sexual health clinics in Barking, Havering and Redbridge are free and confidential. They test and treat infections, and give contraception, including emergency contraception. Clinics include Queen's Hospital in Romford and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

Book by calling 020 8970 5724, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, or book online. If you have no symptoms, you can order a free home test kit instead.

Stop smoking

You can get free help to quit at many pharmacies in Havering, including Orchard Village Pharmacy in Rainham. This includes up to 12 weeks of support and free nicotine patches, gum or medicine. Walk in, no referral needed.

Drugs and alcohol

Aspire Havering is a free, confidential service for adults aged 18 or over in Havering. It is run by Change Grow Live at 36 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR. Call 01708 747 614 or refer yourself online.

Wize Up Havering is the drug and alcohol service for young people in Havering.

Physiotherapy for muscle, joint and back problems

You cannot refer yourself to physiotherapy. A physiotherapist works at our surgery on Fridays. Book through reception on 01708 552 072.

Podiatry (foot care)

NHS podiatry in Havering is mainly for people with conditions that affect their feet, such as diabetes. You cannot refer yourself. See a GP first. If you need podiatry, the GP refers you through the single point of access.

Find out about the Havering podiatry service (NELFT) (opens in a new tab)

Social prescribing: help with problems that affect your health

We are part of South Havering Primary Care Network, a group of local GP surgeries that work together. Its social prescribing link workers help with things like loneliness, money worries, housing, and finding local groups. They have time to talk through what would help you.

Ask at reception. We will email the link worker for you, and they will contact you.

Support for carers

If you look after someone, Havering Carers Hub offers free advice and support. Call 01708 961111 or email info@haveringcarershub.org.uk.

Other services you can go to directly

You can also go straight to a pharmacy, a dentist, an optician or an urgent treatment centre.