NHS referral service

If you have been referred for more treatments or tests, you can check on the referral using our online form. You will need a letter of referral from your GP if you would like to see a private specialist or consultant.

Hospital Ref Brisdoc

Hospital Referrals and Appointments

Managing Referral Appointments

  • If referred through the NHS e-Referral service, you can book, view, reschedule, or cancel your first appointment at nhs.uk/referrals.
  • Further appointments for an existing referral must be managed with the healthcare provider.
  • NHS App:
    • You can manage your first referral appointment in the NHS App or NHS website.
    • Must be 16 or over to use the NHS App for this service.

Booking Your Appointment

  1. Log into the NHS App or website.
  2. Navigate to Your health > Upcoming and past appointments > Hospital referrals and appointments.
  3. Select the referral, clinic, and appointment time.
  4. Confirm and book.

Rescheduling Your Appointment

  1. Log into the NHS App or website.
  2. Go to Your health > Upcoming and past appointments > Hospital referrals and appointments.
  3. Select the appointment and click Ask to reschedule appointment.
  4. Choose a new date, time, and reason.
  5. Review and submit the request.

Cancelling Your Appointment

  • Cancelling may remove you from the waiting list for care. If this happens, you’ll need a new referral.
  • To cancel:
    1. Log into the NHS App or website.
    2. Go to Your health > Upcoming and past appointments > Hospital referrals and appointments.
    3. Select the appointment and click Ask to cancel appointment.
    4. Provide a reason, review, and submit the cancellation.

For more details, visit nhs.uk/referrals.