GP referral information for CARE Fertility Bath

At CARE Fertility Bath, we are interested in sharing information and building relationships with GPs wishing to refer patients to us.

If you would be interested in either a consultant or one of our embryologists coming out to give an educational talk to your practice then please contact us on 01761 434464.

Reproductive Medicine Referrals

To refer your patients for Reproductive Medicine, please use the NHS e-Referral system selecting either:

 

  • RUH Reproductive Medicine at CARE Fertility Bath (Peasedown St John) - RD1

or

  • RUH Reproductive Medicine at CARE Fertility Bristol (Aztec West) - RD1

 

The following links provide helpful advice when considering referring couples for fertility treatment and gamete storage.

Initial investigation & management of the infertile couple

GP semen analysis request form PDF

Referrals for sperm storage

Before considering referral of patients for pre-treatment sperm storage, please read the Clinical Guidelines.

Take blood samples for viral screening tests.

Complete the Sperm Storage Referral Form and email to CARE Fertility Bath’s nhs.net email address - ruh-tr.enquiries-bfc@nhs.net. 

It is also useful to call us on 01761 434464 and speak to a patient advisor to confirm receipt of the referral.

Sperm freeze referral form PDF

Sperm Storage Referral Form in word

Referrals for egg storage

Before considering referral of patients for pre-treatment egg storage, please read the Clinical Guidelines. 

Take blood samples for viral screening tests.

Complete the Egg freeze referral form and email to CARE Fertility Bath’s nhs.net email address - ruh-tr.enquiries-bfc@nhs.net. 

It is also useful to call us on 01761 434464 and speak to a patient advisor to confirm receipt of the referral.

Egg freeze referral form

NHS funding approval

Please note that NHS funding for fertility preservation and storage requires approval from the relevant CCG.  CARE Fertility Bath will contact the CCG upon receipt of referral.

If you have any queries or would like any further information, please call the clinic on 01761 434464 or email bath@carefertility.com.

Please ensure you use our nhs.net email ruh-tr.enquiries-bfc@nhs.net when making a referral or sending any confidential/personal identifying information.