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Self Referrals
If you are living in Islington, you are able to refer yourself to the following hospital or community clinics without seeing a GP or nurse first.
Physiotherapy
You can refer yourself to the Physiotherapy services by completing the self-referral form.
iCope - Psychology Services
Patients can now self refer to Icope services by calling: 03031231000 or by visiting the website
Crisis Team
If you experiencing a mental health crisis please visit the NHS Camden and Islington Crisis Urgent Help page or call 0800 917 3333
Antenatal
Women who are pregnant can refer themselves to a local hospital of their choice.
Please Note: If you have Diabetes pre-conception you should see a GP before you self refer
Self refer at your nearest hospital
Changes to maternity referrals at Homerton Hospital – message from Chief Nurse Officer
We have recently received a letter from the Chief Executives of North East London ICB and Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, letting us know about changes to maternity referrals at the Homerton Hospital.
The Homerton maternity unit will not accept new pregnancy bookings for anyone living outside the Trust catchment area of City and Hackney and South Waltham Forest. This means that pregnant women and people living in NCL and registered with an NCL GP practice, will no longer be able to book into Homerton Hospital. This change took effect from 17 February 2026 and will last for an initial period of three months and is to help manage demand and maintain safe, high-quality care.
The Homerton will continue to accept maternity referrals from outside the catchment area, where there is a clinical need for complex pregnancy or neonatal care.
Information on available maternity services within NCL and how to refer and self-refer into these services, can be found on the North Central London ICB website
Podiatry
Podiatrists are experts in the care of the foot and ankle, and if you are an Islington resident with foot care problems, you can now refer yourself to the podiatry service without waiting to see a doctor.
Self refer via the Whittington Health website
Dietician
If you have any nutritional or weight problems you can refer yourself to the dietitian who will assess, advise and give lifestyle advice.
Find out how to self refer to a dietician
Social Services
Social Services contact details : Tel: 0207 527 2299
Child Psychology
Parents and families can access help and support with psychological and behavioural problems and have individual and family therapy as necessary.
Contact details: Tel: 0207 445 8200. Run at Northern Health Centre
Weight Management
Morelife provides 12 week weight management programmes for adults.