Our First Contact Practitioner physiotherapists help patients with musculoskeletal problems (joints, bones and muscles). They can assess the need for and organise any investigations needed to help diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. Once diagnosed, these can be treated, through education, exercises or other interventions. They can organise any pain relief that may be needed, by discussing this with your GP. Here’s some information to explain the work of FCP physiotherapists.
The team of FCP physiotherapists are from Pure Physiotherapy and work closely with all our 5 GP practices, providing onsite face-to-face appointments and some remote (phone or video) appointments. They also provide enhanced access appointments on a Saturday morning.
Patients can access our First Contact Practitioner physiotherapists directly; they do not need a referral from their GP. This helps patients get treatment more quickly from a specially trained physiotherapist. Contact your usual GP practice to request this service.
