Aylestone Health Centre

Self Help

Explore the provided website for an assortment of self-help leaflets addressing various concerns.

For self-referral options, consider the following clinics:

Here are self-referral services available in Leicester, categorized for your convenience. Contact details are provided alongside each service, and clicking on the name will redirect you to their website and/or self-referral form.=:

  • Midwife – 0116 258 4834
    • Pregnancy care services offering specialist care in Leicester.
  • SHACC (Sexual Health & Contraception in the community) – 0333 332 4625
    • Sexual health testing, contraception, and treatment available at local GP practices.
  • Leicester Sexual Health – 0300 124 0102
    • Free sexual health services, including STI screening and contraception.
  • British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) – 0345 730 4030
    • Abortion advice and treatment specialists.
  • The Orchid Clinic – 0116 258 5939 / 07867 528791
    • Services for women considering or requesting pregnancy termination.
  • Turning Point – 0330 303 6000
    • Support services for drug and alcohol addiction, including detox and rehabilitation.
  • Live Well Leicester – 0116 454 4000 – livewell@leicester.gov.uk
    • Support for smoking cessation and alcohol management.
  • East Midlands Gambling Harm Service – 0300 013 2330
    • Therapies and support for gambling addiction.
  • Early Help – 0116 454 1004 – early-help-queries@leicester.gov.uk
    • Support services for children and young people.
  • CareChoices
    • Guide to selecting and financing care and support services.
  • Children and Young People’s Mental Health Triage & Navigation Service – 0300 1000 409 – dhu.patient-experience@nhs.net
    • Mental health support for individuals under 18.
  • Relate – 0116 254 3011
    • Relationship counseling services for adults, children, and families.
  • VitaMinds – 0330 094 5595
    • Free talking therapy services for residents, with self-referral available.
  • Harmless – 0116 309 0171 – leicester@harmless.org.uk
    • Center specializing in self-harm and suicide prevention.
  • Community Family Therapy Service – 0116 295 2909
    • Family therapy services to address relationship difficulties.
  • LOROS Bereavement Hubs – bereavementsupport@loros.co.uk
    • Drop-in sessions for bereavement support.
  • Central Access Point – 0808 800 3302
    • 24/7 mental health support service.
  • OpCOURAGE – 0300 323 0137 – mevs.mhm@nhs.net
    • Mental health services for Reservists, Service Leavers, Veterans, and families.
  • Live Well Leicester – 0116 454 4000 – livewell@leicester.gov.uk
    • Assistance with weight management, healthy eating, and access to physical activity programs, including citywide walking initiatives.
  • Diabetes Prevention Programme – 0333 577 3010
    • Tailored support to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes through education on healthy eating, weight loss, and exercise.
  • Podiatry – 0116 225 5118
    • Treatment of various foot and lower limb conditions by highly trained specialists.
  • MSK Physiotherapy Service – 0300 300 0046
    • Outpatient clinics providing relief from muscle or joint pain and limited function due to injury.