How To Refer An NHS Patient

Referrers have several options available:

• By contacting: NHS Somerset's Referral Management Centre on 01278 727 400
• By telephone: 01749 333 700 (followed up by a letter within 24 hours)
• By fax: 01749 333 601
• By post: Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4LP
• By email: referrals.uksh@nhs.net
• By visiting: www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk  
  

For our detailed Referrer Information Guide please click here.

Colonoscopy Mandatory Referral Proforma

Please print a copy of the mandatory colonoscopy proforma, complete all the details and sign the form. Completed forms should be faxed to  01749 333 601. To download the form please follow this link.

Dental Surgery Referral Form

Please print a copy of the dental surgery referral form, complete all the details and sign the form. Completed forms should be faxed to the relevant treatment centre. To download the form please follow this link.

New Radiology Referrals

GPs can refer NHS patients directly to SMTC for any of our radiology services. 

We aim to see patients within 48 hours of referral.  We welcome referrals from clinicians operating in both the NHS and Independent Healthcare Sectors.If you would like further details about any aspect of our services, please contact us on  01749 333 600.

To Download a Medical Imaging Request Form please click here.
To Download a "Clinician Approved for Medical Imaging Referrals" signature sheet please click here.

Would all NEW referring clinicians please note that for your first referral ONLY: 
We require a copy of this form to be signed with your specimen signature and either faxed back to The Radiology Manager on  01749 333 740, or if you have a digital signature, please email to radiology@uk-sh.co.uk

To Download a Copy of the SMTC PRIVATE PATIENT MEDICAL IMAGING GUIDELINES, please click on the relevant section below:

• GP'S AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, please click here. 
• APIL Members please click here. 

We currently offer the following medical imaging modalities:

• MRI : 1.5 Tesla GE Signa Excite
• Ultrasound: Philips HD11
• CR Plain Film General X-Ray: GE Proteus with Konica CS2 CR Reader
   

Our Key Service Level Commitments:

• We aim to see patients within 48 hours of referral.
• We aim to provide a Consultant Radiologist Report within 24 hours of completion of all imaging studies.
• Our facilities are cost effective, of the very highest clinical quality, they are state-of-the-art, and are extremely patient friendly.
   

Referral Guidelines

SMTC is able to accept patients with stable co-morbidities corresponding to anaesthetic status ASA-3 (i.e. patients with severe systemic disease that limits their activities).

Ultimately it will be the decision of the SMTC Medical Director or Lead Anaesthetist as to whether a patient is accepted for a procedure.

The decision to accept a patient will depend on accurate and comprehensive clinical information being provided by the patient’s GP as well as an anaesthetic assessment at the SMTC.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the possible suitability of a patient for treatment at the SMTC - please ring the SMTC on  01749 333600  and ask to speak to the Medical Director.