Self Referral
There are a number of local services that you are able to make self referrals to:
Carluke Community Centre Treatment Room
Dedicated space for the provision of a wide range of clinical services including
Wound Assessment, Dressing and Management, Post Operative Wound Care,
Removal of Sutures & Clips,
Phlebotomy,
Administration of Injections,
Chronic Disease Monitoring,
Ear Irrigation and Infection Care.
The Treatment room operates by an appointment system and is committed to delivering efficient, person centred care with dignity, privacy and respect.
01698 754400
Lanarkshire Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Service
Being physically active and eating a healthy balanced diet are important for not only our physical health, but also our emotional and mental health. Lanarkshire’s Weight Management Service offers expert and practical advice to anyone who requires support to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
Our aim is to improve Lanarkshire’s psychological wellbeing, and to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Podiatry Service
The Podiatry Service provides triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and foot health education to patients with a lower limb condition or a condition throughout your body that affects the lower limb.
01698 753753
NHS Lanarkshire – Self-Referral Services
NHS Lanarkshire provides a range of health services that you can contact directly for help, without going through your GP. Our self-referral services give patients a direct route to the health professional best placed to help them.
NHS Lanarkshire – Maternity Services
Being pregnant and giving birth is a unique experience. These pages have been developed to give you some information which you may find helpful during your pregnancy and baby’s birth. For urgent enquiries contact Early Pregnancy Assessment Service on 01698 366217 or Maternity Triage on 01698 366210.
01555 667155
Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS)
The Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS) is a community-based integrated alcohol and drug treatment service, designed to support adults (16 +) with their recovery from alcohol or drug dependency problems.
01698 754 440
Lanarkshire Eye Network Scheme (LENS)
Optometrists who are part of the LENS can offer an appointment and assessment service for any concerns you may have with the health of your eyes or eye injuries including: Red eye Sore eye Deterioration of eyesight Other disturbance of eyesight.
0300 3030 243 (Contact for participating optometrists)
Continence Products
For people suffering with urine or bowel incontinence problems, buying your own continence products such as pads can be expensive. You can get access to these for free on the NHS by contacting the local integrated community support team at the health centre by calling the following number.
01555 770635
Lanarkshire Carers
Lanarkshire Carers works with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. We place carers at the heart of our organisation to ensure the services we offer are effective and accessible, regardless of personal circumstances or caring situations
Well Connected Programme
Well Connected is Lanarkshire's social prescribing programme. Well Connected makes it easy for people to take part in and benefit from activities and services that we know can improve well-being.
0800 073 0918
Audiology Services
Our audiology team provides a range of services in relation to hearing health including assessment, diagnosis and hearing aid fittings. All audiology appointments must be pre-arranged.
For advice or to make an appointment 01698 687772
Community Respiratory Team
The CPR team aims to improve the self- management of people with chronic lung conditions through education, support and close liaison with the wider health and social care community.
To self-refer phone 07815976478
Primary Care Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy, aims to improve a person's ability to complete everyday tasks when someone is having difficulties. Working with people of all ages. Occupational Therapist can help with many aspect of daily life. Patients can self-refer by: Phoning the hub and speaking to one of the admin staff or leave a message with your contact details, or pick up a leaflet from their GP surgery, fill in the tear off slip and hand it in to the GP receptionist.
01698 755175
Speech and Language Therapy Service
We support children and young people, from the ages of 0-18 years who have a range of difficulties with their communication and/or eating and drinking. This is extended to care experience young people up to age 26. We are committed to giving the highest quality of care for the children and young people living in Lanarkshire. We will do this as part of a society that includes everyone with any communication and swallowing difficulties.
01698 687606
Vasectomy
The intention of a vasectomy is to make a man sterile and no longer capable of fathering further children. You should therefore not think about having a vasectomy unless you are absolutely sure that you will never want another child. Before booking an appointment, please watch the video which details everything you need to know about the procedure.
0141 211 8130
Scottish Welfare Fund
Is a discretionary scheme which provides two types of grants. Community Care Grants Crisis Grants Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes.
Living life to the full
Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.
Solihull Online Courses for parents/carers
The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are;
Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain.
To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021
This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.
0800 148 88 88
SilverCloud – Self Referral
SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages:
· Managing Stress
· Managing Sleep
· Developing Resilience
· Managing During Covid-19
You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.
Breathing Space – Open up when you are feeling down
Breathing Space is Scotland's mental health phone and Webchat service responding to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. It is an integral part of NHS 24's suite of mental health support services.
0800 83 85 87
Care equipment and adapting your home
If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you.
This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise
0800 011 3200
Arranging or changing your DRS (Diabetic retinopathy screening) appointment
Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have.
When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.
Book your Midwife appointment online
Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife normally between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you've just found out that you're pregnant, get the best start for you and your baby by making an appointment with a midwife
Most Health Boards in Scotland allow patients to book directly without seeing your Doctor, if your Health Board area is not shown, then contact the Practice for further advice.
Request transport to your Healthcare Appointment
Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.
0300 123 1236
My Diabetes My Way
The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.