Luton Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Service

Our service is led by community nurses. We provide same day and easily accessible service for all GP’s within Luton NHS area to refer patients who they suspect may have a DVT.

Our service provides:

• a dedicated mobile number for the use of Luton GPs who need advice about referral criteria
• same day appointments for patients referred by GPs with suspected DVTs. If a DVT cannot be excluded via the D.Dimer blood test at Luton Treatment Centre, patients will be referred to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital for an Ultrasound scan. All patients are offered the appropriate treatment following the scan

Our on-call nurse is available to administer Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) on the weekend and bank holidays for patients that require an ultrasound scan to confirm or exclude a DVT.

This service is provided between an agreed time with the patient between 10am and midday on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.

We work from Luton Treatment Centre.