They have noted that a small, but growing, number of GP referrals are now presenting where Long Covid is not the primary indication eg referral seeking to gain quicker access to rheumatology review.

Referrals for other reasons will likely simply add unnecessary delay and inconvenience to the patient’s experience.

If useful, the Advice and Guidance function remains an option – see the Long Covid section of the GP Gateway.

Mental Wellbeing Coventry

Encourage self-management to supplement professional care

• GP referral to Link Worker / Social Prescribing assessment
• IAPT referral (see GP Gateway page)
• IAPT self help guides
• IAPT website
• Mental Health Matters: Free 24 hour emotional support and information Tel: 07921 876 065 | 07850 901 146 | 07525 990 764 |07483 991 763 |07887 627 524; Email: coventryhaven.mhm@nhs.net

Moderate Cases

• GP prescription if indicated
• IAPT: Assessment and access to talking therapies for anxiety, depression and stress.
• IAPT Self referral available on-line and by phone (see above). Onward referral as appropriate to other agencies. Remote access options. Tel 024 76 671090

Severe and Urgent

• GP Referral to CWPT Mental Health Services aligned to Mental Health Access Hubs :Tel: 0300 200 001
• GP referral to Specialist CWPT MH services

Exercise and Lifestyle Coventry

• Health Check: For those eligible
• Post-COVID Exercise Programme: Provided by CVLife. UHCW MDT Clinic will make referrals
• NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: see GP Gateway page
• Delivered by Weight Watchers.
  Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol- result within last 24 months – referral via GP/Nurse
• 18-79, year, not pregnant, not currently diabetic currently ‘know your risk score’ of >15 – self-referral https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/healthieryou
• Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education: see GP Gateway page
• DESMOND (Diabetes Education for Self Management Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed).
• Referral via GP or Nurse on diagnosis, or self-referral via 0808 169 1225 or crgpa.desmondreferrals@nhs.net
• Type 1 Diabetes Education: see GP Gateway page
• ‘Carbs 4 1’ and ‘Carbs AND Insulin’ (CANDI) delivered via DSN teams. Covers insulin dose titration, diet, management of hypoglycaemia and acute changes in plasma glucose – referral via GP/DSN.
• On-line support: https://mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk/
• Healthy Lifestyles Coventry: Support with weight, healthy diet, giving up smoking, getting more active, cutting down on alcohol and general wellbeing. Freephone 0800 122 3790 or https://hlscoventry.org/
• Moving More in Coventry: Information on walking local leisure facilities and activities
• Best You: Website provides free online personalised health and wellbeing recommendations regarding healthy eating, healthy weight, and physical activity

Mental Wellbeing Rugby

Encourage self-management to supplement professional care

• GP referral to Link Worker / Social Prescribing assessment
• IAPT referral – see GP Gateway page
• IAPT self help guides
• IAPT website
• Wellbeing for Warwickshire low level / early support for 16+ year olds provided by MIND Tel: 02477 712 288  Email: wbw@cwmind.org.uk
• Togetherall: Free online anonymous platform for peer-support, self-help information and guided courses: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

Moderate Cases

• GP prescription if indicated
• IAPT: Assessment and access to talking therapies for anxiety, depression and stress.
• IAPT Self referral available on-line and by phone (see above). Onward referral as appropriate to other agencies. Remote access options. Tel 024 76 671090

Severe and Urgent

• Warwickshire Safe Haven: Out of Hours Mental Health Crisis Support to anyone aged 16+ across. Available 6pm-11pm every evening.     Tel: 02477 714 554, text: 07970 042270 Email: safehaven@cwmind.org.uk or attend in person (call in advance)
• GP Referral to CWPT Mental Health Services aligned to Mental Health Access Hubs :Tel: 0300 200 001

  GP referral to Specialist CWPT MH services

Exercise & Lifestyle Rugby