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Ways to refer

How to make a referral

To access our services, there are a few steps to follow depending on what you need.

Step 1: Identify the right service.

Step 2: See whether the service accepts self‑referral.

• If the service accepts self-referrals, you will find information on how to make a referral on the individual service page.
• If the service does not accept self-referrals, you will need to book an appointment with your GP, or other healthcare professional, and arrange for them to complete the relevant referral form.

Step 3: Once the referral is received, we’ll contact you to book an assessment or your first appointment. Please check the relevant service page for details on response times.

Ways to refer

Self-referral

Some services, such as NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, let you or a relative contact us directly using the referral form. Check the service’s information page first, as not every service accepts self‑referrals.

GP referral

This is the most common route. Your GP (or other primary‑care clinician) completes a referral form and sends it to our Integrated Hub.

Children and young people referrals

To make a referral for a child or young person, please visit our referral page to learn about the support available before submitting your referral.

NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies

This service offers support for anxiety and depression.

Who can refer:

• Self-referral: Most patients refer themselves by completing an online self-referral form.
• Healthcare professionals: We accept referrals from GPs or other health or care professionals.
• Friends and family: Friends and family members are not able to make a referral as the patient must give us their permission to use their data. We need to know that people are ready and willing to engage in treatment.

Contact information:

• Phone: 0300 365 2000 (Press option 2)
• Email: [email protected]

Speech and Language Therapy Service for children and young people

Who can refer:

• Parents and carers: Yes, parents and carers can make referrals using our online form.
• Schools: You can also ask your child's school to make a referral for you.

Liaison and Diversion and RECONNECT Service

This service supports individuals involved in the criminal justice system and their families.

Who can refer:

• Self-referral: We understand that having a friend or family member in prison can also be difficult. You can self-refer or refer a family member or friend. Friends and family can make referrals on behalf of their loved ones or encourage them to self-refer while in prison or on release.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.