Clinical referral

The majority of referrals (98.2%) are from secondary care - consultant to consultant – while the rest come from GPs.

We need the patient’s details as per the Inter Provider Transfer Minimum Data Set (IPTMDS) for all referrals, together with an accompanying letter.

You can download an example of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre IPTMDS form here.

Referrals can be made by email to this address ccf-tr.cccreferrals@nhs.net although electronic referrals MUST use a secure address – for example an NHS email account.


Palliative Radiotherapy Service

The Palliative Radiotherapy Service aims to provide timely review, planning and treatment to patients requiring radiotherapy for the palliation of symptoms.

Any clinician wishing to refer a patient can do so by completing a Palliative Radiotherapy Service Referral Form.

Advice and support is also available for clinicians on the management of patients, both before or after their review by the service (including any questions regarding the suitability of a potential future referral to the service), please email queries to: ccf-tr.Palliativepatientreferral@nhs.net


Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) Service

The MSCC service aims to provide urgent treatment for patients who have metastatic spinal cord compression. Any clinician requiring advice prior to referring patients to this service can call 07584 312049 or email ccf-tr.comms-only-mscc@nhs.net.

Referrals should be made by completing the MSCC Referral Form.

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International patients

A small number of referrals relate to overseas patients. In these cases we need as much information as possible, including diagnosis, surgery and previous treatment. Referrals must be made in English, but if the patient does attend the Centre for treatment we can arrange an interpreter.

Visit our international patients section for further information.

Referrals can be made by email to this address ccf-tr.cccreferrals@nhs.net although electronic referrals MUST use a secure address – for example an NHS email account.

For further information about any aspect of patient referrals contact:

Rebecca Hignett

Patient Services Team Leader

Tel: 0151 556 5175