What does a First Contact Practitioner do?
- Assesses, diagnoses and provides treatment plans
- Requests investigations for musculoskeletal problems and reviews results
- Provides quicker treatment, response and immediate management of problems at the initial appointment
- Refers/ signposts patients to local resources, services and specialist services
- Provides information on self-care and witness for work
- Advises on how to manage your condition
When to see a First Contact Practitioner?
- If you have a soft tissue injury, sprain, strain, sports injury, arthritis, problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, back or neck pain
- You have spinal-related pain such as pins and needles or numbness
- You are post orthopaedic surgery
- You have tennis elbow or carpel tunnel syndrome
To make an appointment, complete an online consultation or speak to a member of your GP practice reception team.