First Contact Practitioners are incredibly important as they can provide relief for patients on waiting lists on waiting lists, save GP appointments and decrease reliance on long term pain medication. Patients don’t have to see the GP beforehand, they can book straight in to one of our FCPs. All of our musculoskeletal FCPs are physiotherapists with enhanced skills, they have the ability to help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by:

• Assessing and diagnosing issues
• Giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions
• Referring them onto specialist services if necessary