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This page explains how to incorporate a referral to Blood Cancer UK into your routine care. You'll also find your referral form link and resources to help you refer patients and carers.

Make a referral now

How to make a referral part of routine practice

Teams with the highest referral rates tend to build the referral into a process that they already use.

Some things that clinical teams have told us that work well:

  • Adding referral to your new diagnosis checklist or patient record.
  • Briefing the whole team involved in the blood cancer care pathway and sharing referral form completion reminders.
  • Displaying referral posters and flyers to act as a reminder of the service. Contact us to order printed resources.
  • Some teams offer the referral as part of the holistic needs assessment (HNA) for newly diagnosed patients.

If you'd like help embedding the service in your team's workflows or systems, get in touch. We're happy to support you to find what works.

"I have the info sheet printed into new packs. When I go through the pack I mention it there and then. If they decline - they still have info to take home."

Amie, Myeloma Nurse Practitioner at Royal Stoke Hospital

Amie Martin myeloma nurse practitioner

Resources for you

Helping more members of your team understand the service can increase referrals and ensure more patients are offered support.

Download our information guide to share with:

  • Clinical nurse specialists
  • Consultants
  • Registrars
  • Resident doctors
  • Clinical support workers
  • Cancer navigators
  • Allied healthcare professionals
  • Wider MDT colleagues
Download guide

Talking to patients and carers about a referral to Blood Cancer UK

If you're not sure how to describe the referral when offering it to patients or carers, you could say:

  • "Blood Cancer UK offers support and information to anyone diagnosed with blood cancer and their family and friends."
  • "Are you happy for me to pass your details onto Blood Cancer UK, so their support team can contact you with some useful information."
  • "It's fine if you're not sure what you need yet. Blood Cancer UK can tell you about what's available."

Refer a patient or carer now

If you've already joined the referral service, you can easily refer by selecting your hospital or Trust from the list below to access your unique referral form.

Referral checklist

Before referring

  • Patient is newly diagnosed with blood cancer
  • Patient or carer is aged 18+
  • You have received verbal consent
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Select your hospital to access your unique link

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Is your hospital listed but you're not referring?

If your hospital listed, a haematology team with your Trust has already completed the on boarding process and the necessary governance approvals are in place.

To get started, read our referral guidance. If you're happy with the process, you can begin referring patients straight away using the referral link.

If you'd like additional support, please contact our Clinical Engagement Team at  [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.

Need support?

Whether you're trying to increase referrals, engage colleagues or embed the referral into your practice, we're here to help. Get in touch with our Clinical Engagement Team: [email protected].