Barnsley Referrals

For Emergency Referrals call (Ophthalmology Triage Nurse): 01226431728

BDGH Switchboard: 01226730000

Ophthalmology Reception: 01226434343

Ocular Emergencies - [email protected]

Fax to BHNFT Ophthalmology on 01226432149

REFERRAL PROTOCOL BARNSLEY

First determine if the patient is suitable for a MECS (Minor Eye Condition Service / Optometry First) assessment. If Patient not suitable for MECS then ignore steps 2-3
Either conduct the MECS assessment if accredited or call / signpost to a local participating practice for onward management of the patient.
If following MECS assessment, referral to secondary care is deemed appropriate, refer as below:
- For Emergency referrals Call (Ophthalmology Triage Nurse) on 01226431728
- For Urgent (Non Emergency) Referrals please refer to chosen provider via Optomanager IT Platform
- For Routine Referrals to Barnsley Ophthalmology or other Ophthalmology services, please SEND GOS18 or private referral via Patient's GP to chosen provider
If Patient is NOT suitable for MECS assessment and Referral (Urgent or Emergency) to Seconday Care is appropriate then use the contact details below:

For Emergency Referrals call (Ophthalmology Triage Nurse): 01226431728 and/or email: [email protected]

For Urgent Referrals email GOS18 to:[email protected] or fax to 01226432149
For Routine Referrals to Barnsley Ophthalmology, please SEND GOS18 or private referral straight to Barnsley hospital via email to [email protected] or fax to 01226432149, please send a copy to the GP, stating "No action required, copy only"
For Routine referrals to other Ophthalmology departments other than Barnsley, please send GOS18 via GP, stating clearly the hospital to be referred to due to Patient Choice.

NON URGENT REFERRALS - REFER FOR MINOR EYE CONDITIONS TO A LOCAL MECS OPTOMETRIST

FOR URGENT REFERRALS - PLEASE FAX TO BELOW NUMBER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

BHNFT Ophthalmology Fax number : 01226 432149