Contact Information

If you or your child has an urgent clinical need, please contact:

• NHS 111 or your GP

• For emergencies, attend your nearest A&E department

 

IBD Helpline Contacts

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Children's IBD Clinic

• Tel: 020 3594 2473 / 020 3594 1631

• Email: bhnt.paedsrlh@nhs.net

 

Young Adult IBD Clinic

• Tel: 020 3594 3500

• Email: bartshealth.gastroenterologyservices@nhs.net

 

Emails are monitored regularly; however, due to high demand, responses may take a few working days.

 

Please include:

• Patient’s full name

• Date of birth

• Hospital number

This advice service is for clinical queries only.

 

Please note the Telephone Helpline is currently closed 

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Appointment Contacts

• Infusion appointments: 020 3594 1426

• Outpatient appointments: Contact the relevant secretary or Central Appointments

  • Tel: 020 7767 3200

  • Email: bhnt.centralappointments@nhs.net

 

Investigations

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Blood Tests

All blood tests at The Royal London Hospital should be pre-booked:

• https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/phlebotomy

Walk-in appointments are available only when clinically urgent.

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Children's Blood Tests

• Location: Children’s Outpatient Department, Clinic 4, 7th Floor, Royal London Hospital

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–16:30

• Access: Lift 1 or 9

 

Young Adult Blood Tests

• Location: Blood Testing Room, 2nd Floor, North Tower, Royal London Hospital

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30

• Access: Lift 8

 

Stool Samples

Stool samples can be submitted to:

• Pharmacy & Pathology Building
  80 Newark Street, London, E1 2ES

Or posted (next day delivery only) to:

• Paediatric IBD CNS
  Paediatric Gastroenterology
  Royal London Hospital
  Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR

If posting, please email the team to confirm dispatch.

Ensure:

• The sample pot is clearly labelled with the date of collection

 

MRI Scans

• Tel: 020 740 4600 (Option 2)

 

Endoscopy (Young Adult Patients)

• Tel: 020 3594 3600

• Email: bartshealth.endoscopyshceulers@nhs.net

 

Outpatient Clinics

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Children’s IBD Clinic

• Held Wednesday afternoons

• Royal London Hospital (Children’s Outpatients)

 

Young Adult IBD Clinic

• Held Wednesday mornings

• Luckes Outpatients, Royal London Hospital

 

Patients will be seen by:

• Consultant Gastroenterologist

• Specialist Registrar

• IBD Pharmacist

• IBD Specialist Nurse

 

Clinics may occasionally run late; thank you for your patience.

 

Infusion Clinics

Children

Please check back soon for updated information 

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Young Adults

Please check back soon for updated information 

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Appointments Guidance

Please attend all appointments, even if you feel well, as regular review is essential for your treatment and medication safety.

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If you cannot attend:

• Please contact the IBD secretary or Central Appointments as early as possible

• This allows your slot to be offered to another patient

 

 

Inpatient Care

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Children

If admission is required:

• Gastroenterology Ward: 7F, Royal London Hospital

Please check current visiting policies with the ward.

 

Young Adults

Please check back soon for updated information