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Referrals

Self referrals

There are a number of services locally that you are able to make self referrals to.

GP referrals

To request a GP referral:

Provide as much information as you can as this will help us to process your request.

Tracking a referral

NHS App users can view hospital referrals and appointments in one place and see a single point of contact and supporting information for appointments. A list of the trusts using the hospital appointments features is available.

For more information including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-app.

To track an existing referral:

Patient Initiated Digital Mutual Aid System (PIDMAS)

PIDMAS, is a Department of Health initiative to offer long waiters on secondary care out-patient lists the option to have their treatment elsewhere which may have shorter waiting times. Trusts are in the process of contacting eligible patients to offer this.

For the latest information in Oxfordshire, visit www.ouh.nhs.uk.

View PIDMAS Q&A information from the LMC (PDF).

Related information

Appointments

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 6 August 2025