Why Refer

In line with advice from Public Health England, please be aware that you should not attend the hospital as a visitor or to attend any appointments or planned admissions if you have been to the following areas in the last 14 days; or have come in to close contact with someone who you know has the coronavirus (COVID19). The affected areas include: China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau. If this applies to you, please let us know and dial 111 to receive appropriate advice. We are sorry for any inconvenience and will be happy to rearrange any appointments for you if you are affected. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Why refer to Cobalt Hospital?

 At Cobalt Hospital we continue to strive towards providing the highest standards of care.

Why Refer

GP practices will receive the following benefits:

  1.        Short Wait Times
  2.        Strong Reputation (Recognised as one North Tyneside’s leading independent hospitals)
  3.        Consultant-Led Care

NHS & private patients will receive the following benefits:

Our Care

  • Short Wait Times
  • Dedicated Aftercare & Support
  • Consultant-Led Care
    100% Family & Friends Score (100% patients are likely to recommend to friends and family)

 
Our Facilities

  • Two Theatres (Including one laminar air flow and an endoscopy theatre)
    6 Day Case Pods (Patients can be home the same day)
  • Discreet Central Location
  • Free Onsite Parking 


Private Patients Only

  • Fast & Flexible Appointments (Within 72 hours for private patients*)
  • Your Choice of Consultant/Specialist
  • Private Patient In Room Extras
  • Total Care Fixed Price Package (For private patients with no hidden extras)
  • Interest Free Finance (For those thinking of going private)

GP Referral Hotline

0191 2703 259

(24 hours)

Online Referral Form

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Referral Process

  • Simply send a referral letter via our secure online system, fax or post.

  • In the meantime your patient can contact their local Ramsay Hospital directly to arrange a convenient appointment.

  • If the patient does not contact us we will contact them to arrange an appointment according to the details provided on the referral.

Online Referral Form