Referral Guidelines
Step 1: Read our referral guidelines
Sussex Community Dermatology Service provides a wide range of community and acute NHS Dermatology services across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. Referrals into the service can be made by any NHS healthcare professional, but must adhere to the referral guidelines we have agreed with local Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). Please click on the referral guidelines below to ensure that the patient can be seen within the service.
NHS Referral Guidelines
Common Exclusions:
- Leg ulcers
- Botulinium toxin injections for non-axillary hyperhidrosis
- Cosmetic skin lesions or problems
- Transport – if the patient is travelling by NHS Patient Transport, please ask the patient to contact us prior to contacting the transport service to ensure the time and date is suitable.
- Stretchers and hoists – due to the outpatient settings, we do not have the facilities to accommodate patients on stretchers or those requiring hoists.
- General anaesthetic – we cannot accept referrals for patients requiring general anaesthetic for surgery as we do not have access to inpatient facilities.
Step 2: Complete the referral form or letter
We have prepared a standard referral template for the service to make it easier for you to refer patients on to us with all the information we need. Simply fill in the patient’s details and choose which locations they would like to be seen at. Where possible we will always try to book patients in at their chosen location or close to their home.
Download the Microsoft Word Referral Template (.doc)
Download the Adobe PDF Referral Template (.pdf)
Step 3: Send the completed referral form or letter to us via e-Referral Service or email.
Please note that Kent Integrated Dermatology Service cannot accept GP referrals via email.
Sussex Dermatology Service
Email: gpreferral.sussexcds@nhs.net
Need More Information or Advice?
Please feel free to give our admin team a call on 01903 703 270 to discuss specific referrals or for more information about the service and our clinic locations.
Sussex Community Dermatology Service
Worthing Laser & Skin Clinic
51 Chesswood Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2AA
Surrey Dermatology Service
Email: gpreferral.surreyderm@nhs.net
Need More Information or Advice?
Please feel free to give our admin team a call on 01483 275 977 to discuss specific referrals or for more information about the service and our clinic locations.
Surrey Dermatology Service
Worthing Laser & Skin Clinic
51 Chesswood Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2AA
West Kent Dermatology
Email: westkent.dermatology@nhs.net
Patient Helpline: 01732 651041
West Kent Dermatology
51 Chesswood Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2AA
North Kent Dermatology
Email: northkent.dermatology@nhs.net
Patient Helpline: 01732 651041
North Kent Dermatology
Rainham Healthy Living Centre
107-108 High Street
Gillingham
ME8 8AA