Dear Colleagues,
Queen’s Hospital is under significant operational pressure and I have spent the afternoon in ED to see how we can assist.
I would like to remind you of the key contact numbers, circulated previously, which would allow you to refer direct to specialty and significantly reduce pressure in ED. These are:
(Direct access to Switchboard)
Opening times Monday to Friday: 0800-2000 hours; Sat and Sun: 0800-1600 hours
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit Fax: 01708 503180
Gynaecology Emergency Unit (Cornflower B ward) with a referral letter
Fax no: 02036442790
(For urgent social service review / respite care etc)
Phone: 020 8507 8668
Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that these pathways are used appropriately and as an alternative to sending patients to A&E.
Yours sincerely
Dr Jagan John
Clinical Lead for Urgent Care and Chair of B&D CCG
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