Routine REFERRALS
Doncaster
Routine referrals
Please see the image for a guide of how to refer for patients with a GP based in Doncaster
Bassetlaw
GOS18 referrals
All GOS 18 referrals for patients registered with a Bassetlaw CCG GP will be triaged via the Primary Eyecare Referral Assessment Service. This will reduce the number of inappropriate referrals received in secondary care. Locally there is now a basket of community services to provide a full work up of the patient prior to assess if referral is appropriate.
Pre and Post op Cataracts
Children’s Vision
Glaucoma Repeat Readings
CUES/MECS
Following clinical triage referrals will be:
Directed to appropriate Ophthalmology clinic via eRS
Directed to an appropriate community Optometry Service
Rejected back to referrer (request for more info/reasons for rejection outlined)
Routes into the Referral Assessment Service:
Via nhs.net to cnech.pecservices@nhs.net (please ensure you send from a nhs.net email)
OR
Via the GP (the aim of the service is to reduce GP workload and add efficiencies in processing
referrals therefore the above route via email direct to PES Referral Assessment Service is preferred)
Community service referrals:
These will all be sent direct to the trust/secondary care provider from Opera as no further referral assessment is required.
GP referrals (other health issues)
GOS 18 referrals for GP action should be directed to the GP and not via the referral assessment service.
Community Services
If you are interested in delivering any of the current community services detailed above please
contact the LOC or Primary Eyecare Services referral.support@helpscout.co.uk
Doncaster & Bassetlaw
Patients needing direct referal to the hospital eye service, that classes as non-emergency can be referred via
Doncaster Switchboard 01302 366666
Doncaster Eye Clinic reception 01302 644141