Our service

We are a specialist service offering support and advice to people of all ages who have tuberculosis (TB).

We work in partnership with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide advice and support on all aspects of TB and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections. Our service covers the Norfolk area served by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

We are based at:
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU


Who we care for

We support all newly diagnosed patients and provide ongoing care at home and in clinics throughout their treatment. We also arrange screening for people who have been in contact with someone who has active TB.


Referrals

We accept referrals from:

  • individuals (self-referral)
  • GPs
  • hospitals
  • other healthcare professionals

You can also refer by email:  communitytbservice@nchc.nhs.uk

We respond to queries about all aspects of TB from both professionals and the public.

Phone:  01603 272212
Email:   communitytbservice@nchc.nhs.uk


While you are waiting for an appointment

If you develop any symptoms of active TB - such as a persistent cough, drenching night sweats, or significant weight loss - please see your GP immediately and explain that you are waiting for TB screening or a TB clinic appointment.

GPs can call us on the number above for advice.


Useful links

The Truth about TB


Help with health costs

If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS). Find out more about the HTCS.