Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services that you are able to make self referrals to. The links to these services are below:
Physiotherapy:
You can now self-refer to NHS funded physiotherapy here
or via telephoning: 01865 634 336
Functional Physio run private clinics at the health centre. For more information visit their website: Functional Physio.
Depression & Anxiety Talking Therapies:
NHS Funded- Oxfordshire Talking Therapies
At Oxfordshire Talking Therapies the team work actively with people struggling with depression and anxiety, helping them move forward and recover using psychological therapies that work. For more information:
- Telephone 01865 901 222
- Email: [email protected]
- NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies
Private Counselling – Riverside Counselling
Riverside Counselling Service is a charity that provides affordable counselling and psychotherapy to adults and young people from the age of 12 who live in Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford, Berinsfield, Didcot and the surrounding areas. Their counsellors are all highly trained, committed practitioners. For further details please visit their website, Riverside Counselling.
Ear Syringing
We have stopped ear syringing for all patients except those who the hospital’s Ear, Nose & Throat department have requested it for. Patients can contact one of the following clinics to arrange ear syringing privately:
- The Hearing Clinic, 25 Hart Street, Henley, 01491 577555
- The Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, 0118 902 8000
- The Oxford Hearing Centre, Eynsham Road, Oxford, 01865 861861
- Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, 12-14 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, 0118 959 0055. Or their branches in Woodley or Marlow. www.leightons.co.uk
Hearing Aids / Audiology (Aged over 55yrs)
All patients over the age of 55, can self-refer to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for Audiology/hearing aid appointments.
Please call: 0118 322 7238 – option 3
Patients aged under 55yrs will need a GP referral