Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of services locally, listed below that you are able to make self-referrals to.

If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system.

You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

To track your e-Referral you will need the following details to log into the e-Referral website:

• Your date of birth
• Reference number – this will be on the first page of your letter
• Password – this will be on the second page of your letter

To track an e-Referral, click here.

Waiting times vary for each department. If you would like to check the approximate waiting time for your referral, please click here.

You can also contact the appointment centre for Calderdale/Huddersfield on 01484 355370, Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 12noon.

At the Locala Infant Feeding Team, they ensure that GP services within Kirklees are aware of the support they can provide for parents. Offering a variety of support in the home, on the phone, in clinics and small support groups, from health visitors, child development practitioners, volunteer breastfeeding peer supporters and lactation consultants. All our staff are trained to the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative standards to support parents with breastfeeding, safe, responsive bottle feeding and introducing solid foods.

Referrals can be made via the Locala Single point of Contact 03003045555 or from parents or practitioners.

They can also share information about opportunities for parents to access support in their local area from other organisations.

Babies suspected of tongue tie can access specialist midwifery services local to them depending on their age, older babies will require referral to ENT services. However, we can offer feeding support to these families. Midwifery services also offer specialist breastfeeding support, which is most appropriate for babies in the first few weeks of life.