Referrals
Please note, you can choose which hospital you would prefer to be referred to. Please let the referring GP know this during your appointment.
Self Referral For Local Services
Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP, however, there are a number of services locally, listed below that you are able to make self-referrals to.
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.
Referral made by another NHS organisation?
Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Gateshead
If your referral request was to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital you will need to contact them directly.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
Website: https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/
Tel: 0191 482 0000
Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly.
Royal Victoria Infirmary - Newcastle
If your referral request was to the Royal Victoria Hospital you will need to contact them directly.
Royal Victoria Hospital
Queen Victoria Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
Website: https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/hospitals/royal-victoria-infirmary/
Tel: 0191 233 6161
Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly.