Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Service (OPAT)

The Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Service (OPAT) offers treatment with intravenous (IV) antibiotics in outpatient settings or at home. 

Our service is an alternative to inpatient admission for those who need treatment with IV antibiotics, but who may be well enough to be discharged or treated outside hospital. You can safely receive treatment in your own home or as an outpatient in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at University Hospital Lewisham. 

The OPAT team is made up of a specialist OPAT nurse, an antimicrobial pharmacist, administrative support and a consultant microbiologist. 

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

Contact us

OPAT lead nurse: 07919 301386

Monday – Friday, 8am - 4pm (excluding bank holidays)

OPAT administrator: 07385 115961

Monday – Thursday, 9.30am - 2pm (excluding bank holidays)

 

How to get a referral

Anyone over the age of 18 who is a resident in Lewisham borough and also has a Lewisham GP can be referred to our service. Patients who receive treatment at University Hospital Lewisham can also be referred following a review by a consultant.

Referral guidance for professionals

To refer a patient to the OPAT service, please either complete the referral form below, on iCare, or call the service on 07919 301386.

OPAT Referral Form