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Referral to Hospital by your GP

You are entitled to ask for a referral for specialist treatment on the NHS. However, whether you will get the referral depends on what your GP feels is clinically necessary in your case.

If you wish to be referred to a specialist in a particular field, such as a surgeon, or a gynaecologist, you should see your GP. 

  • When you attend your G.P. please give them details of all unavailability and if you would require an interpreter to be in attendance at your appointment
  • Please ensure that all contact information is up to date
  • Your GP will then send an electronic referral to the hospital within your catchment area
  • Referral is then processed by the Hospital
  • You should normally be sent an appointment within 18 weeks, this maybe sooner if your Doctor has classed your referral as urgent – Please do not contact the Practice before this time to check on the progress of your referral
  • If you still have any questions about your referral then please contact the Practice

For further Information please visit: NHS website

You can also phone the NHS e-Referral Service line on 0345 6088888 (open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and on weekends and bank holidays 8am to 4pm) for further help.