Tuberculosis (TB) referrals
We do not accept referrals for travel, visa or immigration purposes.
If you require TB screening for travel, visa or immigration purposes, please contact your nearest travel health clinic and ask for advice, or seek screening through a private healthcare organisation.
External referral guidance
To consultants
GP referrals to consultants should go through ERS but inform the TB Nurses of the referral via email: tbnurses@ouh.nhs.uk
Other healthcare professionals outside OUH who wish to refer to a consultant, please refer via: orh-tr.infectiousdiseaseschurchill@nhs.net
To TB Nurses
Contact the TB Nursing Team.
Tel: 01865 225255
Email: tbnurses@ouh.nhs.uk
Healthcare professionals within OUH
Please visit the Tuberculosis Nursing Service pages on the OUH intranet.
Member of the public / non-healthcare professional
To discuss screening or concerns about TB, please contact us so we can assess relevant risk factors.
Tel: 01865 225255
If leaving a message please clearly state your:
- full name
- date of birth
- NHS number (if known)
- reason for call
- telephone number
and we will call you back at the earliest opportunity.
You can also email your enquiry to us:
Email: tb.nurses@nhs.net
TB Nurses are available Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm excluding Bank Holidays.
Last reviewed:27 October 2023