NHS Hospital Referrals

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If your GP has referred you to a specialist at a hospital, you can book your hospital appointment using the e-Referral Service.

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Book an appointment using the NHS e-Referral Service

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If you have been referred to a hospital or clinic through the NHS e-Referral Service, booking your appointment online is easy, safe and secure.

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You’ll need:

• the booking reference number stated on your booking letter

• the password or access code you were given by the person or organisation that referred you (for example, your GP practice

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If you have been referred but don’t have your booking reference number or a password or access code, please contact the person or organisation that referred you.

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Please visit this link for how to:

• check your appointment details

• change your appointment

• cancel your appointment

• cancel your referral

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For more information, read about what happens when you’re referred.

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How to choose your hospital or clinic

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In some cases you’ll have more than 1 clinic or hospital to choose from. The list of options will be the same if you book online or over the phone.

Before you select your clinic and appointment slot, consider all the options.

For example:

• How long do I have to wait for my first appointment?

• How quickly can I start my treatment?

• How far away is the hospital or clinic?

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In most cases you have the legal right to choose the hospital or service you’d like to go to.

This will include many private hospitals, as long as they provide services to the NHS.

Learn more about your choices in the NHS.

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What to do if you haven’t been referred yet

If you want to be seen at a hospital or clinic, you’ll need to speak to your GP.

They’ll help you decide what care is best for you and make any necessary referrals.

Find out more about GP referrals

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Chasing up Hospital Appointments

Once your referral has been sent unfortunately you may have to wait before you are seen by the hospital or community service. We understand it can be frustrating to try to arrange your appointment but unfortunately our team at Cavendish Health Centre have no control over the appointment bookings of the local hospitals and services. Please see the link attached here for contact details of the service you can try to get in touch with to help find out when your appointment may be.

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