Self Referral

Did you know there are multiple services that you can refer to without the need to speak to a GP? We encourage all of our patients to self refer where possible as it saves you time, gives you the most appropriate support and helps increase availability of GP appointments for other patients.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MSK)

The MSK Physiotherapy service works with people with a variety of injuries and disabilities to maximise their rehabilitation and recovery. A referral from your GP is required

We specialise in treating musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the conditions for which MSK Physiotherapy has been demonstrated to be beneficial include:

Neck and back pain
Sporting injuries
Lower limb injuries including groin, hip, knee, ankle and foot
Upper limb injuries including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
Joint problems
Post-operative rehabilitation
Occupational work disorders

ESCAPE Pain - Hip and Knee

ESCAPE Pain is a rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant.

Click here to refer yourself onto the ESCAPE-pain for hip and knee programme

Podiatry

Podiatry is a field of healthcare devoted to the treatment of foot and ankle disorders in both adults and children.

At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the team of Podiatrists provide assessment, advice, guidance and where necessary treatment to help with your foot problems.

Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme

There are a wide range of activities both gym based and class based to choose from for patients that have been through rehabilitation programmes. You will be able to access a wide range of opportunities and these will be available between 4 and 48 weeks of the programme (depending on medical condition).

Psychology

The Psychology and Psychological Therapies Directorate provides adult counselling and psychology services throughout the Cardiff & Vale Health Board, including Primary Care (GP surgeries) in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is organised into a number of specialties

SilverCloud - Free online Mental Health Therapy

People across Wales can now access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP.

People aged 16 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress can sign-up for a 12-week course of SilverCloud online therapy via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

The roll-out of direct access to online therapy for Wales’ entire 16+ population recognises that people need immediate help in managing their mental health and wellbeing as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, and reduces barriers to accessing this support.

CCAWS

A grief support service is now accessible: CCAWS is based in Cardiff (Whitchurch Road). This service has been set up to look after those who have had a recent bereavement and need someone to talk to. They provide 1:1 sessions, counselling, befriending of those suffering from grief.

Stay Steady Clinic

Sometimes people need a bit of support to be able to understand what the risk of falling is and how to take the steps needed to reduce that risk.

In Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan we have set up clinics, run by falls specialist physiotherapists, who can provide assessments and then advice on falls risk reduction.

These clinics are offered either face-to-face, by phone or a secure video link.

Global Garden Project

We are fortunate within our North Cardiff cluster of GP practices, that there have been developments in our "social prescribing" schemes. These schemes allow individuals to access support through non-medical avenues such as gardening group projects. Click for more information regarding the Global Gardens Scheme and ask your GP about social prescribing options that might be beneficial for you.

CAVDAS - Cardiff and Vale Drugs and Alcohol Service

CAVDAS is a service which can help you wuth any drug and alcohol issues. From advice for concerned friends and family, to information on reducing your risks whilst providing recovery treatment and support.

Their service is free, confidential and open to everyone.

You can call free on 0300 300 7000 9am-5pm Monday - Friday (outside of these hours you will be given alternative contacts for support)

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