BHRUT referrals- new telephone number
20 August 2020
Please note the new tele triage telephone number for Evolutio. Please be reminded to follow the advice below for referrals to Queens (BHRUT) ophthalmology department. For same day emergencies, please contact the hospital directly.
Below Protocols relate to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Queen’s Hospital,
Please note that the eye casualty department is now converted to an acute referral clinic (ARC). There is no longer a walk in service.
Eye department Contact information for GP’s & Optometrists (during COVID- 19 PANDEMIC)
If a patient needs to be seen, they should be triaged and assessed by EVOLUTIO via the eVonnect software platform
or by tele triage on 0800 112 0070
https://www.evolutio-uk.com/im-a-clinician/
For hospital department advice and guidance:
01708 435000 Ext 3550/3551/3549/6662 or
bhrut.urgenteyecare@nhs.net checked daily
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