Aspiration pneumonia or recurrent chest infections (3 or more in the last year)

Request a GP review and refer the resident to our service.

When completing a referral ensure you have documented the changes you have actioned prior to referral on the Managing dysphagia checklist and attached this to the referral. Referrals without this checklist will not be accepted at triage.

 

Page last reviewed: 21 March, 2024