Edinburgh CTACS

Who can refer:

Patients can self-refer to Edinburgh CTACS by calling the CTACS patient-focused booking line: 0300 790 6296

Edinburgh GPs and their extended clinical teams can refer a patient to the CTAC services for assessment or review by completing the referral form and sending it to:

Loth.ctacedinburgh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS IS FOR USE BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ONLY. 

Secondary care clinicians can refer for dressings, wound care or suture/staple removal by providing the patient with the above self-referral telephone number.

Who to refer:

Patients can be referred or self-refer for:

Wound Care (All Types)

Doppler (ABPI) testing is now manual only (Clinician referral only)

Ear irrigation following preparation opens a new window “to all patients over 16 years”. The team will see patients from age 13 to assess and give advice about self-management but generally not irrigate. If symptoms continue despite that intervention, they should be referred to ENT for suction by the GP.

Removal of sutures/clips

Routine catheter changes for Non-Housebound patients as well as Trial Without Catheter (TWOC)

Unscheduled vaccination/immunization(Via clinician referral)

Vaccination services are outlined on the Vaccine Services – RefHelp

Who not to refer:

Those requiring urgent care for wounds caused by injury. Patients should be directed to the Minor Injury Assessment opens a new window service.

Anyone requiring services not listed above.

Anyone not registered with an Edinburgh GP Practice.