Self Referral

The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, and treatment for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries, for residents of Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.

We provide a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 10-18 years old.We offer 1-2-1 talking therapies with a qualified counsellor in partnership with Sorted Counselling. It allows young people to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. We help the young person to discover their own solutions and ways of coping so they gain the confidence in their own ability and develop the skills that will aid and support them through this difficult period

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse or are currently suffering, there are services throughout Bedfordshire to help you. In an emergency call 999

Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity dedicated to empowering women who have suffered domestic abuse or are vulnerable due to substance misuse by providing hope and the skills and resources to make positive life choices

There are many ways that Talking Therapies can help you to improve your wellbeing. Everyone who refers themselves for help will receive a screening assessment. This is normally 30-40 minutes and can take place over the telephone or face-to-face. After this screening assessment the clinician will discuss with you which options they feel would best meet your needs.This service is available to those over 16 years of age.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing.Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.Our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Flying Start is a partnership approach to the delivery of services for families in Luton, with a focus on the antenatal period and the early years. The Early Years Alliance and partners, working alongside local communities and parents, are committed to delivering the Flying Start vision and strategy and supporting children to have a flying start in life.

Unpaid care is care that is delivered by a family member or friend for those who cannot cope without their support.

Luton Sexal Health provides an integrated sexual and reproductive health service across the region. It is delivered in a confidential, friendly, non- judgmental manner from a range of highly professional staff that include doctors, nurses, counsellors, reception, and administration staff to name a few.

Smokers in Luton are being urged to give quitting smoking, research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia.Only 17% of people who smoke know that smoking increases the risk of dementia, compared to 81% who know that smoking causes cancers, yet according to Alzheimer's Research UK, dementia is the most feared health condition for people over the age of 55 – more than any other life-threatening disease.

Our Maternity Department is committed to: Putting safety first: We are committed to reducing avoidable harm. Continual learning: We work towards making our organisation more resilient to risks, by acting on the feedback from patients and staff by constantly measuring and monitoring how safe our services are. Being honest: We are transparent with people about our progress to tackle patient safety issues and support staff to be honest with patients and their families if something goes wrong.C

ResoLUTiONs provides various different types of support and, whatever your needs, will be able to point you in the right direction to get appropriate help and advice.ResoLUTiONs specialises in working with young people who use substances, as well as providing support to their parents and carers.

Support and information provided to families of the deceased including those affected by issues surrounding post-mortem procedures.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is committed to supporting people with dementia and their carers. Dedicated Nurse Specialist Yvonne Weldon can advise and support staff, patients and carers.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.

We offer abortion treatments and free pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection screening and a fully comprehensive contraceptive service.

You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias

The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) identifies those at diabetes high risk and refers them onto a behaviour change programme.