We are pleased to announce that our new outpatients facility has opened at Epsom, Old Cottage Hospital, bringing a range of specialist NHS clinics to people in the local area.
Outpatient services at Old Cottage Hospital include Cardiology, Care of the Elderly, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Rheumatology and Vascular surgery. There are plans to introduce more specialities in the near future.
DHC Outpatients provides services in local areas across Surrey, offering access to NHS specialists in a smaller and often more familiar setting. The new facility in this pleasant community hospital is now up and running and ready to accept GP referrals.
Dr Simon Johnson, GP Partner at The Integrated Care Partnership practice at Old Cottage Hospital says:
“We’re looking forward to the benefits this will bring to our patients, who will now have easier access to specialist care when they need it.”
Michael Arnaud, Chief Executive of DHC said:
“This is tremendous news which will create a more convenient experience for patients. At DHC we continually strive to bring high quality NHS healthcare closer to home and to reduce some of the anxiety around travel times for planned appointments. This local facility will not only offer easier access to consultant-led services but also short waiting times.”
Stephie Webber, Service Manager at DHC Outpatients said:
“I would like to thank our outpatient team for their dedication and hard work in getting us over the line. We’re all looking forward to welcoming patients into our newly renovated clinic areas at Old Cottage Hospital.”
DHC Outpatients provides around 500 clinics per month across several locations including Dorking Community Hospital, Holmhurst Medical Centre, Redhill and Oxted Health Centre. In our annual survey 2024, 96% of patients indicated they would recommend the service to family and friends; more information about the survey here.
DHC Outpatients waiting times by speciality and location here.
For GPs
GPs can refer patients via e-RS for consultant led referrals. For diagnostic referrals, please send the appropriate referral form via email to dhc.administration@nhs.net
