Patient referrals
GP referrals to all of our consultant-led services are available through the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
Refer your patient
Refer your patient directly to SWLEOC via e-RS, which includes a full directory of our services and other useful information. Many of our clinics include our ‘one stop service’ which means if a patient is listed for surgery, they can be pre-assessed at the same appointment, to save multiple visits. Alternatively, refer your patient to an orthopaedic consultant at your local hospital via e-RS, which may be Epsom, St Helier, Croydon, Kingston or St. George’s.
Your patient will be seen by a consultant at SWLEOC, where an assessment is made. If your patient is seen at one of our partner hospitals (as listed above) and surgery is required, the consultant will refer your patient to SWLEOC, where they will be treated.
Referral Checklist
Step 1: Patient complains of a musculoskeletal problem.
Step 2: (If hip or Knee) GP undertakes a hip or knee Oxford Score (if they use this scoring tool).
Step 3: GP discusses referral with patient and ensures they are as fit as possible for surgery (no other underlying health investigations currently being undertaken).
Step 4: If appropriate, GP refers patient through e-RS.