{"id":290,"date":"2026-09-17T11:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/self-referral\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:01:01","slug":"self-referral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/self-referral\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-referral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Only for City of Edinburgh residents<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may refer yourself using the appropriate forms for the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSK (Musculoskeletal<\/strong>) problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Problems typically involving muscles, bones, joints and ligaments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to go to our MSK Self Referral Form<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information see our Out Patient Clinics and Services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trial period of the digital back pain service, delivered by NHS Lothian’s clinical partner, Flok health has now closed to new patients. All patients registered with the digital back pain service will continue to receive access to their personalised assessment and treatment programme for up to 6 months from date of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bladder problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bladder Self Referral Form<\/a>
For more information see our Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Walking Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you require an assessment for a new walking aid please complete this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking Aid Self Referral Form<\/a>
Please either email the completed form OR print it off and send it to us, the email address and postal address are on the self referral form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your problem is severe, or getting worse, please see your GP or seek more urgent medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s OK to Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our staff support the ‘It’s OK to Ask’ initiative. When you understand what\u2019s going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. That’s why it’s important to ask your healthcare team the right questions. For more information have a look at the NHS Inform site<\/a>.
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