e-Referral Service (e-RS)
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) is a national digital platform used to make and manage referrals into elective care services. It also provides an interface for clinicians to seek advice from a consultant/specialty of their choice.
For training materials and more information on how to use e-RS, please see the e-RS Information Pack, designed for south east London healthcare professionals. You can also visit NHS Digital’s website for a range of helpful resources.
Consultant Connect
Consultant Connect enables GPs in south east London to access specialist via telephone across a wide range of specialties. Additionally, the platform facilitates specialist advice through photo messaging for Dermatology.
Resources:
- Abbreviated Primary Care Guidance for Providing High Quality Specialist advice
- Abbreviated Secondary Care Guidance for Providing High Quality Specialist advice
- Offering a Consultant Connect line: examples from across the system
- Primary Care User Guide
- Providing & Requesting High Quality Specialist Advice
