Due to increased waiting times for outpatient appointments, GPs have seen a rise in patient requests to “expedite” their appointments. We urge all our patients awaiting hospital appointments to be patient and wait to be contacted.
If you are waiting for your first appointment with a consultant and have not heard for a long time, please contact the outpatient department in the first instance and then the consultant secretary. For the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) please call 01603 286286.
Patients are often requested by the Hospital to obtain a letter from the GP so their appointment can be expedited. Please note that waiting a longer time for an appointment does not deem your request urgent. We are unable to write letters to expedite your appointment for this reason.
If you are experiencing worsening of your symptoms, we advise you to contact your specialist directly so they can assess your condition and make the necessary arrangements if an expedite of your appointment is appropriate.