Self-Referrals

Opticians

Opticians are highly trained professionals who are able to help with most eye complaints. They have much better equipment than a GP to examine your eyes. If required they can also refer you to the hospital for further assistance.

Examples of things opticians can help with -

  • Eye Infections
  • Dry Eyes
  • Stye
  • Foreign body in eye
  • Headaches

Stress / Low Mood / Anxiety – where can I get help?

There are many mental health problems which do not require medication. Psychological support and self help can go a long way to helping improve your situation. Below is a list of resources which you may find useful to access and help yourself.

If after trying these, you are not improving or feel you need further support, please book an appointment with a GP to discuss.

Local resources in Falkirk

  • Quiet Waters

- Counselling

- 01324 630643 or https://quiet-waters.org 

  • Stress Control Course

- Free 6 week course to teach you how to control stress more effectively - 01259 215048 or book online https://bookwhen.com/imhs  

Other Useful Self-referral services

Central Sexual Health

  • Contraception including emergency contraception and condoms
  • Longer lasting contraception e.g. implants and coils
  • Pregnancy testing, advice and referral for termination of pregnancy
  • Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections , including HIV
  • Safer sex advice, general advice and support for any sexually related problems or concerns
  • 01324 673554 - Monday-Friday 8.30am – 1.00pm to arrange appointment
  • Helpline 01324 673563 – Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Termination of Pregnancy

  • You can self refer to the clinic on 01324 673555

https://www.centralsexualhealth.org/sexual-health-wellbeing/pregnancy/abortion-termination-of-pregnancy/  

Losing weight and Getting Active – useful websites