
Referring to our services
We are committed to making the referral process easy, efficient and reliable for both you as a GP and for your patients.
Our aim is to ensure that all patients waiting for an outpatient appointment, diagnostic test, elective or planned admission are managed in line with National Waiting List Guidance, the NHS Constitution (opens in a new window) and the NHS Operating Framework. This includes patients with a suspected cancer diagnosis.
Referring to our services
Referral guidelines and forms
You'll find referral forms and/or guidance for the following services below:
- Allergy
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Centre of Pain Education (COPE)
- Maternity
- Paediatrics
- Rapid access chest pain clinic
- Sutton Community Gynaecology Service
- Dermatology GPSI
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- TIA
Allergy referrals
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
For more information, please see chronic fatigue syndrome.
Centre of Pain Education
For information about referring to the Centre of Pain Education (COPE) please see our leaflet called Information for referrers [pdf] 348KB
Maternity
Paediatrics
Rapid access chest pain clinic
Rapid Access Heart Function Clinic
Sutton Community Gynaecology Service
Dermatology GPSI
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
TIA
Referrals for Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) patients should follow the TIA pathways for each site.
Please use the appropriate referral form (see below) and email it to stroke-sth@nhs.net (St Helier) or est-tr.epsomstroke@nhs.net (Epsom). Our fax machines are no longer in use. Do not send referrals by post in order to ensure patients are seen promptly.
At St Helier, the Stroke team can be contacted for advice about TIA referrals on 07791 123 499 (Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm and Friday, 8am - 12noon). At Epsom, please call 01372 735379 or alternatively bleep 971 to discuss with the stroke nurse.
It is important that patients are referred in a timely manner ?to minimise the risk of stroke.