Musculoskeletal problems: First Contact Practitioner

Updated on 21st June 2023 at 5:08 pm

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If you are experiencing musculoskeletal problems you can self refer to:

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/physiotherapy-services/northumberland-joint-musculoskeletal-and-pain-service-jmaps#3467ceaf

If you wan to be seen in Surgery  book an appointment with our First Contact Practitioner (FCP) David Bransby who is based in the practice on a Wednesday. He can deal with musculoskeletal problems;  neck, back, bones, joint or muscles. David is a specialist in this field. Over 16s only.

Book via reception.

Appointments are face to face though can be converted to telephone appointment if you can not make it in.

The FCP can:

  • Assess and diagnose what’s happening
  • Give expert advice on how best to manage the condition
  • Refer on to specialist services if necessary.

 

 

For more information on First Contact Practitioner services please see links below:

https://firstcontactpractitioner.org.uk/