Referrals

Referrals to the Metabolic Bone Service

We can only accept doctor-to-doctor referrals made in writing.

Healthcare professionals

A strict appointment system operates and referrals are prioritised on clinical need based on the information supplied by the referring medical practitioner.

Patients

Please speak to your GP about being referred to one of our consultants.

Making a referral

To make a referral to our team, GPs should use the Choose and Book system or contact us directly.

Please ensure that your letters include the following information.

• Full GP practice detail
• Patient data, including their:
  • name (spelt correctly)
  • date of birth
  • telephone number
  • NHS number.
• All relevant clinical information and indication of urgency
• Information on any relevant pathology or X-ray tests carried out
• Whether the patient needs transport on medical grounds
• Whether the patient needs an interpreter