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Referrals

Self referrals

There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to without having to see your GP first.

Pharmacy First

The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP.

Participating pharmacies offer this service during all their opening hours including any late nights or weekends, so it may be quicker to see your pharmacist than waiting for an appointment with your GP.

For more information see What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me? | Healthwatch

GP referrals

To request a GP referral:

Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request.

Tracking a referral

To track an existing referral:

If your referral was not requested by the surgery please contact the provider directly.

NHS e-Referral

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.

You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

Related information

Appointments

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 2 October 2025