Last updated on 6-Dec-23
🌐 Summary
First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) should be the first choice for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) problems, as an alternative to seeing a GP. They aim to provide early access to specialist knowledge and assessment, and screening for more serious conditions which are not MSK-related. It is not a course of physiotherapy. They can refer on to physiotherapy, orthopaedics and rheumatology if needed.
For F2F appointments:
Mon-Thurs, 09:00-17:00
For remote appointments:
Mon, 08:30-17:50. Tues-Thurs, 09:00-18:00. Fri, 10:00-15:30.
Any patients ages 16+ with MSK pain
Book via cross-organisational slot:
NL PCN Physio First Remote
NL PCN Physio First F2F
✅ What this service does
- Provide a first point of contact for patients with MSK issues
- Assess and diagnose MSK issues
- Provide education and self-management advice for patients
- Give onward referrals to secondary care services where needed
❌ What this services does not do
- Treat acutely unwell people (including mental health crises)
- See people under 16 years old
- Prescribe medication
- Act as a secondary care physiotherapy service
- Visit housebound patients
☎️ 020 3404 6693
✉️ fcp@purephysiotherapy.co.uk
🏠 The Waldron Centre, Suite 1, Ground Floor, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD