First Contact Physiotherapy
First contact practitioners are trained to assess patients that have not yet seen a doctor or nurse. This means they have additional training and experience so you receive the correct diagnosis and advice on your first visit.
Our first contact physiotherapists (FCP) are expert physiotherapists trained to assess and diagnose musculoskeletal problems without the need for you to see your doctor. The FCP service prevents you having to wait to see your GP or a nurse, as you can see a highly trained physiotherapist without a referral.
The FCP service aims to make an accurate diagnosis at your first appointment. Where necessary blood tests or radiological examinations can be requested.
The role of the FCP team is not to deliver physiotherapy treatment, but to advise you about rehabilitation programs or make a referral for formal physiotherapy if required. If the condition requires surgical intervention, a joint replacement for example, the FCP can refer you directly.
Our FCP team are trained to spot serious diagnoses that sometimes present as musculoskeletal problems. They will agree a treatment plan with you that is tailored to your needs. Some of our team are able to deliver specialised treatments such as joint injections.
Clinical Team for this Service
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Hayley Standell
Advanced Practitioner First Contact Physiotherapist
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Laura Woods
First Contact Physiotherapist
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Niral Patel
First Contact Physiotherapist
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Priyanka Kharate
First Contact Physiotherapist
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Omar Haider
First Contact Physiotherapist
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Kam Power
First Contact Physiotherapist
How to access this service
You can access our service by asking reception at your surgery. They will book you straight in, no GP referral needed.
