Gynaecology
Referrals
We accept referrals from GPs and other medical doctors.
How to submit a referral
e-RS referrals
All NHS GP referrals must be submitted using the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
You need to do this within 24 hours of your consultation with your patient.
Referrals sent by email or post from NHS GPs will not be processed.
Non-e-RS referrals
In line with NHS England's Digital First approach, we encourage all external non-e-RS referrals to be submitted digitally.
Digital referrals help reduce delays, improve traceability, minimise the risk of lost or incomplete information, and support safer patient care.
Please submit referrals by email to [email protected].
Tertiary referrals
Email your referral to us.
We aim to review all referrals within 48 hours.
2-week wait (2WW) referrals
For 2-week-wait referrals please see the gynaecological cancer referrals page.
Urgent referrals
Our early pregnancy and acute gynaecology unit sees:
- people with problems in early pregnancy (up to 18 weeks), such as pain, bleeding or severe vomiting, they can self-refer and do not need an appointment
- non-pregnant people only if they have been assessed and referred by a GP or hospital doctor in another department. If you are not sure whether to make a referral, please call 020 7188 0864 or the switchboard on 020 7188 7188 and ask for the on-call gynaecology registrar (bleep 0480) for advice
Outside of the unit's opening hours, referrals should be directed to the emergency department (A&E).
Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: July 2026