Reviewed on : 16 Jan 2020

Reviewed by : GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 16 Jan 2022

TWO WEEK REFERRAL SERVICES – BRAIN

Adults with progressive, sub-acute loss of central neurological function, suggestive of brain / CNS cancer. For example –

• Limb Weakness and upper motor neuron signs
• Dysphasia
• Ataxia
• Seizure

Alternatively, consider an urgent direct access CT/MRI scan (to be performed within 2 weeks at your local hospital following your request) to assess for brain / CNS cancer in adults with progressive, sub-acute loss of central neurological function as detailed above.

A 2WW OP appointment with neurology will NOT be booked when you make the imaging request.

Two Week Wait referrals should now be processed through the NHS eReferral Service (previously known as Choose & Book)

Issue the parent or guardian with a Cancer Research UK Information Sheet – follow link

Referral form preview:

For links to referral forms see right

Consider giving the patient a 2WW Cancer Research UK information leaflet by following link