How to Refer Your Patients
Self-funding Patients
Self-funding patients are able to be seen by a range of Consultants without a GP referral with the exception of Cardiology, Rheumatology and Respiratory. We can provide a *tailored fixed price, inclusive care package with no hidden extras on a range of diagnostic test, treatments and surgical procedures. For more information please ask your patient to call our Self-pay team on 01424 757455.
- Our self-pay team will be able to discuss consultants, dates, times and pricing.
- We’ll update you on your patients progress.
Referral letters
Referral letters can be e-mailed with encryption to esht.sphappointments@nhs.net

Patients with private medical insurance
A referral letter is required from your patient before any insured patient can be seen by a consultant. Patients can call our bookings team on 01424 757 454 to arrange a convenient appointment.
- Our team will contact your patient to discuss consultants, dates, times and pricing.
- Your patient will need to contact their insurance company to gain an authorisation code and we will also need a copy of your patients membership number.
- We’ll update you on your patients progress.
NHS patients
Sussex Premier Health provides a range of elective surgical services on behalf of the NHS.
Full details of the services provided can be found on our e-RS Guide, and referrals must be made via the NHS eReferral system. (www.ers.nhs.uk)