This section will explain what happens If you have been referred by your GP for an appointment with a healthcare provider. After it has been agreed a referral is to be arranged the requesting Doctor will dictate a letter compiling all the relevant information needed by the healthcare provider. This will is then sent to our Medical Secretary who prepares the referral letter.
Why Choose & Book?
Request Letter:
You will receive within 3 weeks a request letter created by the Medical Secretary with the following:
This letter will allow you to book your appointment via Choose and Book either over the phone using:
Telephone – The Appointments Line 0345 6088888
Online – Click here for the Online booking
Flexibility:
Choose and Book will also give you the ability to:
You can find more information about your choices and choosing a hospital by clicking here
Further Information & Contacts:
More than 90% of healthcare providers allow you to book your appointment through Choose and Book online or via The Appointments Line. Where this is not possible, this will be indicated on your Appointment Request letter by a picture of a phone next to the relevant provider. You will then have to book directly with the hospital or service using the phone number indicated on the letter.
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If you can’t find the answer to your particular question in the FAQ section, or you want to raise any concerns, you can contact Choose and Book: