Referrals

Making a referral

To make a referral to our team please submit using e-Referral (e-RS) which will be directed to your local MSK triage service.

Please use Advice and Guidance in the first instance. This service is monitored and responded to within three to five working days.

New / existing patients

Submit your enquiry to Advice and Guidance on e-RS:

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If your patient is presenting with suspected EIA, GCA, CTD or vasculitis, please submit your referral request via e-RS to the Urgent RAS.

Please include the following information.

• Full GP practice detail
• Patient data, including their:
  • name
  • 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.