How do I get an appointment?

Patients are usually referred to Specialist Clinics by general practitioners (GPs) or other specialist doctors. Sometimes patients are referred for follow-up after being treated in the emergency department or the hospital. For some clinics referrals can be made by other specialist services, community clinicians, and in some cases patients or carers can self-refer.

Once we have received your referral, the Specialist Clinic staff will prioritise your appointment based on the information provided about you and your condition. You might receive an appointment date straight away or be placed on a waiting list to receive an appointment at a later date. The Specialist Clinics team will contact you and your referrer with information about the outcome of your referral.