First Contact Physiotherapy

When to see your FCP

First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are highly trained physiotherapists, usually based in GP surgeries.

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 you expert advice on how best to manage you condition.

Refer you onto a specialist service if necessary.

How do you book an appointment to see your FCP?

Simply contact your GP practice and request an appointment to see the FCP.

The reception team will check that you’re suitable and book an appointment for you.

See the Physiotherapist for Bone, joint or muscle pain.

Flu Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations available each year from early October.

Minor Operations

A full range of minor operations are carried out within the surgery minor ops room.

Travel Vaccination Clinic

Now incorporated within the nursing department surgery hours and managed by specially trained nurses.

Family Planning Clinic

Available Tuesday/Wednesday – Appointment needed – book via Reception

We offer a full range of contraceptive services including coils and contraceptive implants. Please ensure that you book an appointment with reception

Baby Clinics

Monday 14:00 – 15:00

These are mainly for under 5’s and are booked appointments only. A doctor and nurse are present and they are available for advice, check-ups and immunisations. They will also be happy to discuss any problem you may have with your child.

Osteoarthritis

This is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. It develops gradually over time, causing joints to become stiff and painful. It can affect any joint but commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, feet and spine. Osteoarthritis usually develops in people who are over 50 years of age, and it is more common in women than in men.

It is commonly thought that osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of getting older, but this is not true. Younger people can also be affected by osteoarthritis, often as a result of an injury or another joint condition.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. The main symptom of COPD is an inability to breathe in and out properly. This is also referred to as airflow obstruction.

Diabetes

This is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. In the UK, diabetes affects approximately 2.3 million people, and it’s thought there are at least half a million more people who have the condition but are not aware of it.

There are two types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2.

Cancer

One in three people will be affected by cancer at some stage in their life. There are many different types of cancer, we can help you to access further information and support.