Worried about your mental wellbeing?

We all experience times when we feel like we can’t cope, sometimes this can start to affect our everyday lives and prevent us from doing the things we normally do.

If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then Vita can help.

Vita works in partnership with the NHS to provide talking therapy services and counselling in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland known as Talking Therapies and we can provide advice and guidance on the best options for you.

Vita works with the NHS is a FREE service and you don’t need to visit a GP to get help –  the options for referring to the service are below.

If you need urgent NHS mental health support, call our Mental Health Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302 which is 24/7  free helpline for people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Alternatively, please call the surgery or 999.

 Whether you come to us with drug or alcohol issues, a mental health concern or a learning disability, we'll give you the individual support you need.

We offer you or a loved one a range of services depending on what you need, from detox and residential rehab to supported living and aftercare support.

You can self-refer to Turning Point by calling 0330 303 6000 or completing a self-referral form by clicking here.

Getting tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is straightforward and confidential. Most infections can be cured.

A sexual health clinic (SHC) or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic specialises in sexual health, and can provide tests and treatment for many STIs. Unfortunately, we do not offer the same testing in the surgery.

You can make an appointment to go to a sexual health clinic but sexual health clinics also offer a drop-in clinic, so you may not need an appointment. But it is a good idea to call the sexual health clinic first to check this is the case.

You might feel embarrassed, but there's no need – the staff at these clinics are used to testing for all kinds of infections. It's their job and they won't judge you. They should do their best to explain everything to you and make you feel at ease.

Anyone can go to a sexual health clinic regardless of their gender, age or whether they have symptoms. If you're under 16, the service is still confidential and the clinic won't tell your parents.

If they suspect you or another young person is at risk of harm, they might need to tell other healthcare services, but they will talk to you before they do this

Please follow the link to find a service near you. 

Quit Ready welcomes anyone who wants to stop smoking.

As part of Leicestershire County Council, our service offers a tailored stop smoking programme that is led by you.

Our team of friendly advisors deliver a free and confidential 12-week programme to help you become and stay smoke free. They will be by your side to offer support and advice on your quit journey.

You are three times more likely to stop smoking if you have support from an advisor, alongside stop smoking medications.

We will also provide you with 12 weeks’ worth of nicotine replacement therapy and all the information you need to make the right choice for you.

Quit Ready is e-cig friendly, and welcomes smokers who want to switch to vaping.

As well as speaking to you on a weekly basis, our advisors can make additional contact if you wish. This could be over the telephone, text messaging, webchat, or email – whatever suits you best.

Don’t quit on quitting!

We operate Monday to Friday from 9am until 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am until 2pm.

You can self refer to this service without the need to see a Doctor or Nurse. Please note, we are unable to prescribe Nicotine Replacement products from the GP surgery