Requesting a referral
Self referrals
There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Exercise
- Sexual Health
- Stopping Smoking
- Stress
- Young Carers
- Youth Counselling
- Referral not listed here? Ask US
GP referrals
To request a GP referral:
- fill out a referral request form
- phone us on 0161 226 7615 or 0161 256 4488 or visit the surgery
Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request. Please note that you may need to make an appointment for new issues – we will tell you in this case.
Tracking a referral
NHS Care Gateway
Many of the referrals sent by the surgery are electronic and use the NHS Care Gateway. You can expect to receive a telephone call or letter within 3 weeks. If you have not heard from them in this time, please contact:
Website: www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/caregateway
Telephone: 0161 947 0770
Email: contactus.tcg@nhs.net
View further information on how to track your referral
To track a referral, you can also fill out a track a referral form
Patient Choice – a new system for some patients who have waited 40+ weeks.
A new system is being set up where some patients who have waited a long time for planned hospital care or treatment can request to move provider. For further information please visit Alternative choice | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (gmintegratedcare.org.uk)
Urgent Referrals
If you were told by your doctor that your referral was an urgent referral to check for cancer, you should receive details of your appointment within 2 weeks. Please make contact with us if you have not.