Follow the steps below to submit a referral using the Virtual Assistant.

Please note that if you leave the chat before completing your referral, your information will not be saved. You will need to start again from the beginning.

1. Open the Virtual Assistant

Click the Make a Referral button located at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

2. Confirm your identity

To proceed, you’ll need to provide some details to verify your identity.

3. Provide your NHS Number

Your NHS Number can be found on your appointment letter.

If you have it handy, please enter it when prompted.

Don’t have your NHS Number? No problem! Select ‘No’, and you’ll be asked to confirm your Surname and Postcode instead.

If verification fails, you won’t be able to use the service.

4. Provide your Date of Birth

Enter your Date of Birth in the required format:

  • DD/MM/YYYY
  • DD-MM-YYYY

If your NHS Number and Date of Birth don’t match, you won’t be able to proceed and will need to contact us directly. See Get in touch.

5. Answer the questions

The Virtual Assistant will now ask you for some information needed to complete your referral.

Once you submit, the information is sent to the SUN team.

Page last reviewed: 29 July, 2026