News
YAG Laser Referral Form Version 2
September 2019
A new version of the Direct Referral Form for patients requiring YAG capsulotomy is now available from our Documents page . This incorporates the change of Central Booking Office address. Please use this form from now on.
Wet AMD Referral Form Version 6.3
September 2019
Version 6.3 updates the e-mail address for secure nhs.net referral to ghn-tr.AMDteam@nhs.net
Please use this version from now on.
Central Booking Office Postal Address Change
April 2019
The Central Booking Office for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has moved since April 2019.
Any post that has been sent to the old address should have been forwarded and actioned – however it may be prudent to follow up for any patients that have not heard from the CBO.
The new address is;
8 Pulman Court
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3ND
Please use this address from now on.
Central Booking Office Fax Switch-Off
March 2019
The fax at the Central Booking Office (CBO) for GHNHSFT has been switched off since 1st March 2019. Routine referrals can still be made via the patient’s GP. If you have an NHS.net email address, you can use this to refer to CBO at ghn-tr.ophthalmologyappts@nhs.net (The general email address for the CBO is Ghn-tr.centralbooking@nhs.net)
Please note: The Fax switch off does not include the WetAMD direct referral.
This is still active – please make sure you use the fax number on the latest version of the Wet AMD referral form on this website -Version 6.3
‘Seeing Beyond the Eyes’ Low Vision Resource now available
December 2018
Visualise Training and Consultancy with the support of the Thomas Pocklington Trust have produced a free resource pack for health professionals. The ‘Seeing Beyond the Eyes’ resource pack includes a wide range of information to assist in the referral and support of the visually impaired. The pack can be obtained here.
Data Security and Protection Requirements
February 2018
LOCSU guidance on implementing the new data security and protection requirements is now available. Compliance is required by all providers of Eye Health Services under the NHS Standard Contract. The standards do not apply to GOS contracts.