Question about NHS Scotland and self referrals.

[Paeonia]

I'm not sure I have the correct information, but I read somewhere recently that here in Scotland, it is possible to "self refer" to a gender identity clinic, without the need for going through the regular route those down south have to follow (where you need to chase a doctor and a psych for referrals). Could anyone confirm if this is actually true?

Thanks ~

[Eris]

If this is true then it's dependant on geographical location within Scotland. They changed the system in Tayside about a year ago and it's impossible to self refer from here.

[Aerynsun]

I self referred to Sandyford in Glasgow and got put on a 13 month waiting list, so you definitely can self refer there.

[Eris]

Which area of the country did you self refer from Aeryn? I tried the same thing and was told that they just didn't accept self referrals from tayside.

[Aerynsun]

Which area of the country did you self refer from Aeryn? I tried the same thing and was told that they just didn't accept self referrals from tayside.

North Highlands

[BelleRoberts]

I have self referred to Sandyford from Edinburgh, waiting list 13 months, Lothian do not accept self referrals ,but if refered by doc, waiting list 6 months. Hope this helps.

Belle

[Paeonia]

Just an update, made the phonecall today, self referrin to Sandyford. Now I get to wait 12 months.

I might be finished by then O_O

[Zoe Louise Taylor]

Just an update, made the phonecall today, self referrin to Sandyford. Now I get to wait 12 months.

I might be finished by then O_O

Congratulations hun
Ive been waiting 10 months to be seen at porter brook clinic in sheffield!  Its important to stay patient and to use the time you are waiting to do positive things
I hope all goes well for you

Xx

[And_go]

I read about self referring to Sandyford to and when I finally built up the courage to call I was gutted to find out that I couldn't from my area.