Eastern Cheshire CCG has helped commission various services that patients can self-refer to without having to speak to a GP.
These services have been recognised as beneficial for the mental and physical well-being of patients in the East Cheshire Area. Please see the subpages for more info about each service.
Can any of these services in your area help?
One You Cheshire East
One You Cheshire East is a free local lifestyle service, designed to support Cheshire East residents in making small and sustainable changes to improve your health, wellbeing and quality of life, helping you to live a healthier lifestyle.
Here to help you manage your weight, be physically active, stop smoking or improve your balance and mobility. Programmes are delivered in a variety of ways to suit your individual needs. Whether that’s in-person, online or via a digital app.
- Patients can self-refer to One You Cheshire East here
- The service can be contacted by telephone on 0300 123 5026 or email: OneYouCE@everybody.org.uk
Follow them on social media:
Facebook: OneYouCheshireEast
X: @OneYouCE
Instagram: @oyce_oneyoucheshireeast
Physiotherapy services
This is the new and improved way for patients that are registered with an Eastern Cheshire GP Practice to access community physiotherapy services for patients experiencing conditions affecting the muscle and skeleton.
- Patients can self-refer to physiotherapy services here
Podiatry self referral services
To be eligible for assessment or treatment the patient should fall into the high risk medical category with an associated risk to the limb or an acute/chronic podiatric need listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: Medical conditions listed should be showing signs or symptoms in the feet/legs and should constitute a risk to the integrity of the limb and/or limit mobility and function of the limb.
We cannot accept referrals for annual diabetic foot assessment, general footcare or nail care without a clearly indicated risk to the limb. We cannot accept referrals for minor foot conditions e.g. hard skin and corns, from applicants who do not fall into any of the Medical categories.
- Patients can self-refer to podiatry services here
Talking Therapies service
The Talking therapies service helps to support people with mild to moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression. The service also helps people deal with underlying issues such as isolation and loneliness, money worries or relationship breakdown.
- Patients can self-refer to Talking Therapies services here
- The service can be contacted by telephone on 01625 469955
ESCAPE-pain exercise programme
ESCAPE-pain is a free, 6 week, rehabilitation programme, designed to reduce pain and disability for people with chronic joint pain or Osteoarthritis.
- Patients can self refer through the link here
- The service can be contacted by telephone on 01270 685589
Domestic Abuse
Worried about domestic abuse? – Local service:
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/staying-safe/domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence/domestic-abuse-getting-help-aspx
Are you worried about a child?
Are you worried about a child? please visit
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/care-and-support-for-children/are-you-concerned-about-a-child/Cheshire-east-consultation-service-checs/checs.aspx
Are you worried about an adult?
Are you worried about an adult? please visit
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/staying-safe/keeping-adults-safe/concerned-about-an-adult.aspx