Finding out about hospital referrals

All hospitals in the UK are taking steps to keep waiting times to see a specialist as short as possible.  However, there are still problems.  If you feel you want to know when you are likely to be seen, there is an system specifically set up to help you; ring 0845 609 9876 or try Tameside General Hospital appointments 0161 331 6093.  If you are unhappy with your waiting time or feel your condition is getting worse or we have not appreciated the seriousness of your symptoms, please ring us at the practice.  There is no need to come in for an appointment as we rarely need to re-examine you.

If you appointment is at a different hospital other than Tameside the following numbers are the main switch boards of other local hospitals.  Ask to be put through to 'appointments' or the secretary of the consultant you have been referred to.

• Tameside Hospital                        0161 331 6000
• Stepping Hill Hospital                   0161 483 1010
• Central Manchester Hospitals       0161 276 1234
• Christie Hospital                          0161 446 3000
• Alexandra Hospital (private)         0161 428 3656
• Trafford General Hospital             0161 748 4022
• Wythenshawe Hospital                 0161 998 7070
• North Manchester General           0161 795 4567

Choose and Book (booking your hospital appointment yourself)

You have a choice of any hospital in the UK for your medical care.  We pass all our referrals to a 'Choice and Booking Service' who contact you to discuss when are where you would like to be seen.  You can choose the shortest waiting list, the nearest hospital or a specific service.  They are here to help you get the right care for you.

Missed Appointments

Every day we receive notice of people who have not turned up for an appointment at the hospital.  There can be some very good reasons for this but often there is not.  If you do not want to attend a hospital appointment then please let our receptionists know and we will check firstly to make sure your not placing yourself in danger and then arrange for the appointment to be used for someone else.  We are always told when someone misses an appointment and it forms part of your medical records.

Waiting for tests results from a consultant

If you want to know about how to get the result of a test that your consultant has arranged for you, click here… Getting the results of tests organised by the hospital