Self-referral

Who can get it on the NHS?

NHS England has shared who can get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) to start with. It will be given in different stages, starting with people who are most in need.

In Phase 1, only people with serious health conditions will be able to get it on the NHS. This is the same everywhere in England.

To get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®), you must:

·         Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, and

·         Have at least four of the following health problems:

o    High blood pressure

o    High cholesterol or fat levels in your blood

o    Sleep apnoea (trouble breathing while sleeping)

o    Heart disease

o    Type 2 diabetes

You can find more details in the official NHS guidance.

What should I do If I think I’m eligible?

If you think you qualify for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®), you can contact your GP practice after 23 June 2025. Please don’t contact them before this date, as they won’t be able to help yet.

We are setting up new weight loss services in your local area, but this will take time. We can’t say exactly when you’ll be seen.

If you are already with a specialist weight service, they will be able to prescribe Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) shortly, if you qualify.

If you don’t meet the new NHS rules, you won’t be able to get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) through the NHS.

Please click on the link to register your interest in weight loss drugs and lifestyle changes:

SELF-REFERRAL PORTAL THAT PATIENTS CAN BE SIGNPOSTED TO REGISTER THEIR INTEREST IN WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES.pdf

Please note self-referral is not available for the following cohorts of patients:

• under 18's
• patients requiring a home visit
• self referral for neurological disorders
• self referral for stroke rehab
• self referral for respiratory conditions
• self refer for low back pain

Other Physiotherapy self-referrals can be done online at https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy/community-outpatient-physiotherapy-middlesbrough-redcar-and-cleveland/self-referral/

Patients can self refer, by scanning the QR code on this link, ST3349 Patient Self Referral_PHYSIO A4 QR Poster (002).pdf, which will take you to the referral page to submit an online referral  

Patients registered with a GP in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland can self-refer for physiotherapy by phoning 01642 944682 or 01642 944708 to speak with a member of the admin team.

Musculoskeletal Service (MSK)

Patients can self-refer directly for triage and assessment with the South Tees MSK Service. To do so, patients should visit the website at https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/community/musculoskeletal/referral-criteria/msk-self-referral/  to read the referral information first before submitting the referral form.

Paper referral forms are also available for the Tees Musculoskeletal Service, telephone 01642 854664. Telephone lines are open from 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The South Tees MSK Service can also be contacted via email at: stees.musculoskeletalservice@nhs.net

Patients can now self-refer for assessment into the South Tees Hospitals Wheelchair Service via webform on the South Tees Trust website (https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/disablement-services/wheelchair-service/). 

Telephone referrals are not appropriate for this service, and as such patients are encouraged to use the webform which will guide users for taking measurements for wheelchairs.

Patients are able to watch a short video explaining how to make measurements for a wheelchair to aid in getting appropriate equipment to suit each patient's needs. This video is available on the Trust website.

Patients can self-refer into the Community Podiatry Service via email and telephone, information is available at: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/community/podiatry/

Patients should telephone 01642 944746 and ask for a copy of the self-referral form, or email podiatry.clinic@nhs.net

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Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to see a GP first. You can book an appointment online 24/7 or call on 0300 3301122 Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5.00pm.

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Audiology (Community Age-Related Hearing Loss)

To make a self-referral to audiology services patients will need to refer to their local audiology provider's policy. Information for patients on making a referral can be found below.

Patients should be made aware that self-referral is only available to patients who meet the current criteria for audiology referrals from GPs.

Specsavers

Patients can call or visit stores in person. The patient will then be triaged by staff for eligibility into the service. Patients can call stores at the following locations:

Stockton Specsavers, 49-51 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees, UK, TS18 1RG

Telephone: 01642 602020

Middlesbrough Specsavers, 25/27 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, UK, TS1 1LE Telephone: 01642 222234 

Hartlepool Specsavers, Unit 136, Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, Cleveland, UK, TS24 7RD Telephone: 01429 233444

Darlington Specsavers, 41 High Row, Darlington, County Durham, UK, DL3 7QW Telephone: 01325 461155

Redcar Specsavers, 57 High Street, Redcar, Cleveland, UK, TS10 3BZTelephone: 01642 491234

Scrivens

Patients can call Scrivens to book an appointment via telephone 0800 0778692. This number will direct patients to the scrivens Customer Services Team who will then direct patients accordingly into the service.

Patients who struggle with telephone contact can email customercare@scrivens.com to self-refer, or visit www.scrivens.com to book an appointment online.

Minor Ops

Patients can self-refer to Minor Ops via telephone and email booking. Patients should call 0191 9178886 or email hearingcare@minor-ops.co.uk

Outside Clinic

Patients can self-refer to the Outside Clinic via telephone booking. Patients should call 0800 954 9093 to be registered, after which they will receive a call from the Audiology Advisor Team to be assessed.