Referrals

Self referrals

There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to.

Tracking a referral:

To track an existing referral:

NHS e-Referral:

You will receive a letter giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

Hospital referrals:

Here is the information you need if you wish to get an update on your referral:

For NNUH radiology appointments:

For orthopaedic referrals, including physiotherapy:

Phone: 01493 809 977

For mental health referrals:

Phone: 0300 790 0371

For NNUH first out-patient appointments:

For NNUH first out-patient appointments, please refer to the letter you received from the hospital, this will have a contact number for you to ring. The NNUH switchboard number is: 01603 286286 if you need it.

For WSH first out-patient appointments:

For WSH patient referral management centre 01284 713 713

For up to date hospital out-patient waiting times, please visit the Knowledge Now website: Outpatient Waiting Times – Knowledge NoW (nwknowledgenow.nhs.uk)

For follow up appointments at any hospital, use the number at the top of your appointment letter or contact your consultant’s secretary.

Related information

Right to Choose (RTC):

Patients have a right to choose a provider. If you wish to execute your right to choose:

For all Right to Choose referrals, the patient, or their family if a child, will need to research and select a clinic themselves, it is not something the GP can advise on. Once you have chosen which clinic you would like to have your assessment with and obtained the relevant forms, please write to us confirming who you have chosen and forward any forms and questionnaires. Please ensure any forms that are required to be completed by/for the patient are enclosed with the letter. This will enable us to process the referral efficiently. This website includes Adults and Children ADHD and Autism: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/

Private Referrals:

If you would like to be referred privately, you will need to advise us which hospital you would like to be referred to. This is not something the GP can advise on. Our local private hospital is Spire Norwich, but we will require you to advise us if you wish to be referred here or to another private provider.

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