The information on this page will help you to prepare for your outpatient appointment and explain some of the different appointment options that you might be offered.

What types of appointment are available?

Our countywide outpatient service offers different appointment types depending on your personal circumstances, these are:

• Coming to hospital for a face-to-face appointment
• A video call appointment
• A telephone call appointment

Check an interpreter or translator is booked

If you require an interpreter or translator for your appointment (including British Sign Language), you can check an interpreter has been booked for your (or someone you care for’s) appointment here or by sending a text message to: 07887 622 746.

Patient Led Follow Up – Putting you in control of your appointments

You can read more about Patient Led Follow Up here (this may also be called Patient Initiated Follow Up).

You can also watch the video below on taking control of your follow up appointments:

Waiting for an appointment, operation, or treatment (My Planned Care)

Read about waiting for an appointment, operation, or treatment, including more about the My Planned Care website.