You can now self-refer straight to the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing service (IAPT), without having to make an appointment with your GP first.

• Please call 0300 555 5001 – this is a dedicated self referral line for IAPT in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent
• Or email srpeast@mpft.nhs.uk and include your contact number. They will make 3 attempts to call you to discuss your referral.

IAPT stands for improving access to psychological therapies and is designed to make sure everyone can access therapy for low mood and a range of anxiety problems.

These services provide a range of recommended, evidence based talking therapies for people who would like support for their mental health.

They offer information, guidance and talking therapies in a variety of different formats including:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety
• EMDR for trauma
• Interpersonal therapy
• Counselling for depression

These services can also help people with a range of persistent physical symptoms and long term physical conditions.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wellbeing Service (staffsandstokewellbeing.nhs.uk)