Getting referred
YOUR RIGHT TO NHS CHOICE
A guide on how to access services at
the Royal London Homœopathic Hospital (RLHH)
The NHS CHOOSE AND BOOK FREE CHOICE scheme is a service that allows patients to be seen at any hospital of their choice under the NHS.
Most GPs now use CHOOSE AND BOOK. If your surgery does, your GP can access the RLHH services under the Free Choice option.
Information for Patients
• Firstly, your GP must decide that you need to be referred to a specialist.
• Once your GP has agreed that you need an appointment with a specialist, he or she can select the ‘Search all’ button in the Service Search to display the CHOOSE AND BOOK menu. This displays all the hospitals or clinics available for the specialty for your medical condition. Your GP will discuss these options and your choices with you. At this point, you can request treatment at the RLHH.
• Your first appointment can be booked at your GP’s surgery at the time of your visit.
• If you want more time to consider your choice, or check your available dates, your GP will give you an appointment request letter with a reference number and password so you can book your own appointment over the telephone or via the internet.
For more information ask your GP or go to www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk
This information has been prepared by the League of Friends, RLHH
Reg. Charity No. 269289