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Contaminated blood inquiry: The school where dozens of pupils died21 Jun 2021 17:04Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago are giving evidence at an inquiry.
Coil fitting agony: 'My screams were so loud'21 Jun 2021 14:25The BBC's Naga Munchetty says the procedure was one of the most traumatic experiences she's ever had.
Covid: 19 July 'looking good' for end of lockdown, says PM21 Jun 2021 18:09But Boris Johnson warns there could be a "rough winter for all sorts of reasons", including flu.
Social care: Ministers urged to 'act now' on funding reform21 Jun 2021 17:13Seven organisations representing the sector in England say a plan must be published within a month.
Covid booster vaccine plan to come in a few weeks - Matt Hancock21 Jun 2021 09:48NHS leaders say planning for an autumn rollout must start now as it will involve bigger challenges.
UK Covid infections rise as Delta variant dominates18 Jun 2021 16:09There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy.

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Self Referral

Counselling

Patients wishing to speak to a counsellor do not have to be referred by a GP and can self refer to italk. Most of the treatments offered by italk are based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a type of talking therapy.

Please call italk on 023 8038 3920 to arrange an appointment, or see the links below for more information.

Italk Website

Italk Self Referral Leaflet

Italk Patient Questionnaire