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Mental Health Support

If you are in mental health crisis and feel like you are a danger to yourself or others, please dial 999 or attend your nearest Accident and Emergency department. You can also call NHS 111 who have a dedicated team to assist you.

Please follow the links for support and advice:

Contact Us | Samaritans 

Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

MIND Home

Suicide Prevention Charity | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

ANDYSMANCLUB - It's Okay To Talk

Miricyl – Begin your journey to better mental health

Home - Cruse Bereavement Support

NHS Sheffield Talking Therapies (Prev IAPT)

Sheffield Talking Therapies – assessment time. Assessment availability- We currently have availability for assessments within 2-3 weeks. Patients can find out what to expect here.  

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

 

Scan here for access to a host of mental health services available throughout the city.

Contraception Advice

 

Did you know that a number of local pharmacies now inititate and provide ongoing supplies of oral contraception including the morning after pill?

You dont need a GP referral.

Please click the link to find your nearest pharmacy.

Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS

Autism Support

Autism Questions and Support

Sheffield Adult Autism & ADHD Hub 

 

From June 1st 2026, the Autism and ADHD Support (AASH) Hub, based at Sheffield Mind, will provide free, non-clinical support, advice, and information for people aged 16 and over in Sheffield. This includes individuals who are autistic and/or have ADHD—whether diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or self-identifying—as well as their carers. 

 

What can people expect? 

The Hub offers a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment where patients can choose how they receive support, whether through group sessions, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, or video calls. 

 

Calls and emails are monitored during opening hours, so patients and professionals can leave a message or send an email at any time, and staff will respond during Hub opening hours. 

 

What support is available? 

  • Information about autism and ADHD diagnoses 

  • Guidance on the diagnostic process 

  • Mental health advice and signposting to other services 

  • Confidence-building support 

  • Information on local services and resources in Sheffield 

  • Updates on social activities in the area 

  • Employment support 

  • Family support 

  • Peer support opportunities 

 

How to access support 

Patients can book an appointment with a staff member for up to 30 minutes, available by phone, face-to-face, or online. Alternatively, they can drop in and speak to someone directly. 

The Hub also offers regular group sessions, which patients can book in advance. Thes groups vary throughout the year but will include issues such as soft employability skills, confidence building and relaxation. 

 

We will be accepting referrals from June, click to complete our simple referral form 

Sheffield Autism/ADHD Support Hub - Referral Form – Fill out form 

 

For more details: Adult Autism and ADHD Hub in Sheffield 

Travelling Abroad?

Information For Patients Travelling Abroad

Please call into the surgery or call us to discuss your travel plans and requirments. Our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to receive your full course of travel vaccinations. We are unable to accomodate last minute requests for travel vaccines. 

Alternatively, please follow the link for some advice about healthcare abroad. 

Healthcare abroad - NHS

 

Travel Health Advice Leaflet

 

 

community

Community Groups And Wellbeing Workshops

We are lucky to work with the SOAR who provide social prescribing and many wonderful community based groups. These groups include:

  • Chronic Pain Groups

  • Women’s Only Support Groups

  • Wellbeing Wednesday sessions

  • Springboard Social Cafes

  • Dementia Social Groups

  • Financial Fitness courses

  • Carer Support Groups

  • Mental Wellbeing Social GroupsPlease click the link for more information Health & Wellbeing | SOAR Community

Page last reviewed: 27 May 2026
Page created: 26 May 2020