Digital uPdates
The Trust has partnered with DrDoctor to provide a reminder service via text message for your outpatient appointments.
NHS App integration with DrDoctor
October 2023
We are working with NHSE to incorporate new features for patients to view and manage their hospital appointments through integration with our DrDoctor portal.
NHS App users will be able to view all their referrals and future hospital appointments in one place, see a single point of contact for each appointment and access supporting information.
We expect additional functionality to enable patients to book, change or cancel their hospital appointments to become available.
For more information please visit NHS app.
Change to DrDoctor reminder texts
July 2023
Before your appointment you will receive a reminder text message, with a link to view your appointment letter through the DrDoctor portal.
The mobile number on the text message and email address will be different from the ones you have received previously.
Patients receive two reminder messages - one seven days before the appointment and another two days before the appointment.
Each message sent will include the link to the DrDoctor portal where you will be able to view all upcoming appointment details and any specific clinic information you may find helpful.
All appointments will also include location information, to help you find where you need to go and arrive on time.
New numbers and email address
The following mobile numbers and email address will be used:
- (+44) 7860 039092
- 077860 039092
- 0044 7860 039092
- drdoctor.thirdparty.nhs.uk
All messages sent from these numbers or email address are genuine and not a scam.
In DrDoctor you can set a 'print preference' to receive paper letters. If you do this, we will still also send a digital letter.
You can also update your contact settings to turn off your mobile/email if you don't want to be contacted this way. Once you select this, it will apply to all clinics.
If you have selected the option not to receive paper letters, and you have not opened your digital letter, a paper letter will be sent out 48 hours after the digital letter.
Contact us
If you have any queries, please contact us via the number or email below.
Digital letter queries: 01865 222666
Email: OUH.Appointments@ouh.nhs.uk
Last reviewed:11 September 2023