You can self-refer to the following services without needing to see a GP or nurse. Each section lists the service details and how to access support directly.
Self-referral
Mental Health
NHS Talking Therapies (Doncaster)
Free NHS talking therapies for adults with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Self-refer online: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies
Tel: 03000 211 556
NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for adults (18+) registered with a Rotherham GP.
Online self-referral form: Rotherham Talking Therapies
Tel: 03000 215 108
Open Minds
Counselling for children (8+) and adults.
Tel: 01302 344192
Online referral form available via the Open Minds website: https://www.counsellingdoncaster.com/
Children
Early Help Hub Doncaster
Supports families with issues such as school attendance, parenting challenges and behaviour concerns.
Self-referral form: Early Help Hub Form
Tel: 01302 734110 or 01302 737777
CAMHS Doncaster (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)
Assessment and treatment for children/young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
CAMHS Doncaster Referral Info
Tel: 01302 796191
Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing Link Workers
Support with loneliness, housing or money worries, caring responsibilities, lifestyle changes and connecting with local groups.
Self-referral form: Social Prescribing Referral Form
Adult Social Care & Support
Adult Social Care – Doncaster Council
For adults who may need care or support due to age, disability, illness, or caring responsibilities. The team can provide advice, assessments, safeguarding help, and information about equipment or care at home.
Visit: Doncaster Council – How to Contact Adult Social Care
You can also find contact numbers, online referral forms and out-of-hours support on the same page.
Lifestyle
The Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Service
Support and treatment for people affected by substance or alcohol use in Doncaster.
Tel: 03000 213 900
RDaSH Drug & Alcohol Service
Yorkshire Smokefree Doncaster (Stop Smoking Service)
Free support via phone, online or face-to-face.
Yorkshire Smokefree Doncaster
Tel: 0330 660 1166 or 0800 612 0011
Pregnancy
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH)
Self-referral maternity care for anyone living in Doncaster who has had a positive pregnancy test.
Self-refer online: www.mypregnancynotes.com
What happens after referral?
- Maternity Records Team receive your form
- Community Midwife notified automatically
- Booking appointment arranged within 2 weeks
- You get access to “My Pregnancy Notes” (personal care plan & advice)
Already registered before?
Log in → My Account → New Pregnancy.
Unable to self-refer online?
Tel: 01302 642814
Rotherham Maternity Services (TRFT)
Full antenatal, birth and postnatal maternity care for patients registered with a Rotherham GP.
Visit the maternity services page: Rotherham Maternity Services – TRFT
Services include:
- Community Midwife care
- Ultrasound scans
- Home birth & hospital birth options
- Specialist maternity teams
- Postnatal home visits & clinics
Sexual Health
Sexual Health Services 4 Doncaster
Free, confidential contraception & STI testing.
3 High Fishergate, Doncaster DN1 1QZ
Tel: 01302 272165 / 0800 246 5390
sexualhealthservices4doncaster.co.uk
Rotherham Sexual Health Services
Free, confidential sexual health & contraception services.
Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, S60 2UD
Tel: 01709 427777
therotherhamft.nhs.uk/sexual-health-services
BPAS Doncaster – Abortion Care & Reproductive Health
You can self-refer directly to BPAS Doncaster for NHS-funded abortion care and related reproductive health services — there is no need to see a GP first.
BPAS offers confidential advice and treatment, including:
- Early medical abortion (including at-home care where suitable)
- Surgical abortion and aftercare
- Contraception and pregnancy testing
- Counselling and emotional support
For appointments, information or advice, visit:
BPAS Doncaster – Clinic Information & Self-Referral
Or call BPAS on 03457 30 40 30 (available 24 hours).
Vasectomy Service (Doncaster)
Provided by The Scott Practice and Don Valley Healthcare.
Typical wait time: 4–6 weeks.
Self-refer (no GP referral needed) by emailing:
syicb-doncaster.doncastervasectomy@nhs.net
The team will contact you within 2 working days.
Physiotherapy
Doncaster & Bassetlaw MSK Physiotherapy Service
For adults (16+) with joint, muscle, tendon or nerve problems.
Self-referral online: MSK Physiotherapy Self-Referral Form
Eyes / Ophthalmology
Evolutio Ophthalmology – Doncaster
Community eye-care for urgent/minor eye conditions.
Tel: 0203 780 7860 (enquiries) / 0800 112 0070 (urgent triage)
https://www.evolutio.clinic/nhs
Foot / Podiatry
RDaSH Podiatry Service
Assessment and treatment for a range of foot problems.
Tel: 03000 211 550
Self-referral form available on their website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/services/podiatry-foot-protection/
Page created: 30 April 2026