Book direct with a Physiotherapist to discuss your musculoskeletal condition without necessarily seeing a GP first.
Bone, joint or muscle pain?
See the physiotherapist first.
The First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) will:
- Assess you and diagnose what’s happening
- Give expert advice on how best to manage your condition
- Refer you on to specialist services if necessary
When to see your FCP?
- First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are highly trained physiotherapists based in the GP surgery
- FCPs have extensive experience in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions – such as back or neck pain – and see these patients without the need for a GP appointment
- If you have bone, joint or muscle pain you can see an FCP.
What to expect when you see your FCP
- Your FCP will assess and diagnose you
- Give expert advice on how to manage your condition
- Refer you onto a specialist service if necessary
How do you book an appointment to see your FCP?
- Simply contact reception and request an appointment to see the FCP. The reception team will check that you’re suitable and book an appointment for you.
Service provided in association with Woodsley & Holt Park Primary Care Network
