Toxicology

Referrals

We only accept referrals from a GP or local hospitals. We do not take direct referrals from patients.

We accept referrals from anywhere in the UK.

We treat poisoning or suspected poisoning for patients of all ages. Children under 12 should be seen by a local paediatrician before being referred.

All NHS GP referrals must be submitted using the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS). Referrals sent by email or post from NHS GPs will not be processed.

You can locate our service by selecting:

speciality - general medicine
clinic type - general medicine
service name - toxicology (poisoning) clinic, St Thomas' site, Guy's and St Thomas', RJ1

We also do not accept any GP referrals by phone.

Please email your referral to us.

If your patient is showing signs of acute poisoning and you need advice:

Last updated: January 2025

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