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.

If your doctor has referred you to an NHS 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.

For more information on both the NHS and Private referral process please read out leaflet. 

If your referral request was to the West Herts Hospital Trust Hospital you will need to contact them directly.

Outpatients: 0300 303 5929

2 Week Wait Appointments: 0300 303 5923
Paediatric outpatients in Watford General Hospital: 01923 217720
Paediatric outpatients in Hemel Hempstead Hospital: 01442 287309

Website: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/contact.asp

Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly using the contact details on your appointment booking letter.

If your referral request was to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital you will need to contact them directly.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ

If you want to speak to a specific ward or department, please call switchboard on 01582 491166.

To contact our Outpatient Department call 01582 561385.

PALS (Patient Advice Liaison Service): 01582 497990, PALS@ldh.nhs.uk

Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly. telephone numbers are listed on the website.

Website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/contact-us/