Referrals

NHS Barnet Referrals Management Service (RMS)

NHS Barnet have introduced a new Referrals Management Service. All NHS patient referrals must now be approved by the RMS. Patients will receive notification of whether their referral has been approved or altered from the RMS.

If you have not heard about your referral within 4 weeks please contact the Referrals Management Service on 020 8865 2040.

If you have any concerns about your referral please contact the NHS Barnet Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) on 020 8937 7173.

RMS Leaflet for patients

Referrals for Procedures of Limited Clinical Effectiveness

Some treatments are now described as ‘Procedures of Limited Clinical Effectiveness’, and need to be considered on a case by case basis before they can be provided on the NHS.

If your clinician (usually a GP or consultant) does refer you, they will need to make an application for funding because;

• The effectiveness of the procedure needs to be assessed
• More information about your health might be needed
• This can take four to six weeks
• Your doctor will be informed of the decision and they will pass this on to you

PoLCE Policy

Individual Funding Requests – Guide for Patients