Emergency same day referrals are accepted by New Cross

Emergency Referral Unit, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

See the College of Optometrists guide to urgency of referrals

Please also read the Wolverhampton referral guidelines which was developed in conjunction with New Cross and also offers guidance on the types of conditions that require emergency referral.

Call on 01902 695805/695800 and discuss findings.
Send patient with referral form
or fax to 01902 695842
or email (via NHSmail only) to rwh-tr.optometry-referrals@nhs.net

A walk in service is available weekdays 8am-5pm and weekends 8am-4pm. Outside these hours the Patients should be advised to present at with a GOS18 at the Emergency Department (A&E) at New Cross Hospital.