Requesting a referral
Self referrals
There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to.
- Anxiety
- Carers
- Drugs and alcohol
- Exercise
- Maternity
- Podiatry
- Sexual health
- Smoking cessation
- Young carers
- Youth counselling
- Weight management
- Self management courses
GP referrals
To request a GP referral:
- fill out a referral request form
- phone us on 01384 77194 or visit the surgery
Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request.
Tracking a referral
To track an existing referral:
- fill out a track a referral form
- phone us on 01384 77194 or visit the surgery
If your referral was not requested by the surgery you will need to contact the provider who requested it.
NHS e-Referral Tracking
If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system or you may be placed on a waiting list.
If you have been asked to book an appointment, you will receive a letter from us in due course giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.
To track your e-Referral you will need the following details to log into the e-Referral website
- Your date of birth
- Reference number – this will be on the first page of your letter
- Password – this will be on the second page of your letter