For health professionals - familial hypercholesterolaemia

For a detailed explanation of familial hypercholesterolaemia and more information on referral criteria please visit the NICE website to see guidelines on identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia.

GP referrals 

In line with national requirements, all referrals from NHS GPs need to be made using the e-Referral system (eRS), with the exception of GPs located in regions not connected to the NHS eRS.

Genetics FH operates under a referral assessment service / triage format, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. The relevant triage service is: 7938300 Genetics - Familial Hypercholesterolaemia - Southampton - UHSFT - RHM – Triage

Non-GP referrals (or GP referrals outside of eRS regions)

Please use our referral form and send referrals via secure email to GeneticsFH@uhs.nhs.uk from another nhs.net email account to remain secure. Alternatively, post to:

Wessex clinical genetics service
G level, mailpoint 627
Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5YA