Referrals
Faster Diagnosis Scheme for Urgent Suspected Cancer Referrals
This is a National scheme that is run to help people who are displaying symptoms, or who have had a test result, that could suggest the presence of cancer and need to be seen by a specialist as quickly as possible. There are many common conditions that these symptoms could be linked to, and most people who have an urgent referral do not have cancer.
A fast tracked referral will help to quickly exclude or diagnose any serious conditions and help you access the right treatment options as soon as possible.
Please see information sheet below for advice about this service in our local hospital trusts:
Patient Information for urgent suspected cancer referrals (Bucks/Oxford/Berks West)
Specialist Referral Information
For information on what you can expect to happen when your GP refers you to see a specialist or consultant, at a hospital or a community health centre, click on the link below.
To view a British Sign Language video explaining what happens when you are referredby your GP to see a specialist, click here..
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.
You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks 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
To track an e-Referral, click here.
Practice Plus Group Referrals
Once a referral has been made, please contact the following services directly to discuss or chase your appointment:
Musculoskeletal Service
Diagnostic Centre
Patient Advice & Liaison Services
PALS is a free and confidential service that provides help when it is needed.
Members of the PALS team act independently when handling patient and family concerns, liaising with staff, managers and, where appropriate, relevant organisations to negotiate immediate or prompt solutions.
PALS can help and support you with:
- advice and information
- comments and suggestions
- compliments and thanks
- informal complaints
- advice about formal complaints
- chasing up referrals and appointments
If the PALS team cannot answer your questions, they will put you in contact with someone who can help you.
PALS Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire
0800 328 5640
bobicb-bucks.palscomplaints@nhs.net
Buckinghamshire CCG / Medicines Management
0800 328 5640
