Mrs S Reeve Doncaster Royal Infirmary

66 Common Lane Armthorpe Road

Tickhill
Doncaster Doncaster, DN2 5LT
DN11 9UF

19 February 2024
Dear Susan Reeve

Consultant: Dr. G. E. Payne

On: Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 2:20pm
Clinic: Cardiology (Ref: GEPR2 )

As requested, the above appointment has been cancelled and an alternative appointment
arranged, details of which are shown below:

Consultant: Dr. G. E. Payne

On: Wednesday 3 April 2024 at 1:40pm
Clinic: Cardiology (Ref: GEPR2 )
At: Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Please enter the hospital by Gate 5, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster or if on foot by gate 3 or 4
and follow signs for South Block OPD.

On arrival, please check-in for your appointment using a self-check-in kiosk or with a
receptionist.

If you are unable to attend this appointment, please notify the appointments office by
telephoning (01302) 642500 between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. If
you have a transport query please call 01302 644592 ( answer phone service available ) or
01302 644593. This office is open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm.

If you fail to attend it will be assumed that you no longer require an outpatient appointment.
You will be removed from the waiting list and your doctor informed.

Please refer to your original letter for any special instructions and for details of where to report
on arrival.

Yours sincerely,

Patient Services Manager

Ref: D0164409
NHS No: 456 258 4580

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