Urgent referral but gp filled in paperwork 8 days late

Really concerned. My husband was told he had an urgent two week referral 8 days but the gp has only just filled in the form for the hospital 

will this delay his appointment? And therefore diagnosis and treatment? Surely at this point time is of the essence ?

also the gp ticked a box in the paper work to say my husband had been given a leaflet about his referral and condition but he hasn’t and hasn’t been told anything 

  • Hello V37

    I'm sorry to hear that your husband has recently been referred on an urgent two-week pathway. It's naturally a worrying time for you both, and it's understandable that you have concerns about the initial delay in completing the paperwork and not being given any information regarding the referral and condition. 

    Your husband might want to get in touch with his GP to ask for information about the referral and condition. If you think it might be helpful to talk things through with one of our nurses while he's waiting for his appointment with the specialist, then you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. 

    Hopefully he won't have to wait too long for his appointment. Do let us know how he gets on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator