First Contact Physio

What is an FCP?

A First Contact Practitioner (FCP), is a healthcare professional working at the GP surgery, and being the ‘first contact’ for a patient. This means that you do not need to see a GP in order to see the FCP, you can ask to see them directly without referral if you have a musculoskeletal (MSK) problem. The FCP will often have a longer appointment time (20minutes) than a GP, and can undertake specialist assessment and provide expert advice while establishing a management plan that is appropriate for you.

Physiotherapists working as FCP’s are experienced musculoskeletal clinicians who have experience of assessing and managing bone, muscle, nerve or joint conditions. FCPs provide evidence-based healthcare in line with best-practice NHS guidance and can make referrals to other services if required. An FCP does not provide a physiotherapy service. They cannot, therefore, provide ongoing, regular treatment. If this is required an FCP can refer you directly to a physiotherapy team.

When to see your FCP?

Video: https://vimeo.com/574370220

FCP Team Working at Auckland Surgery

Revati Baligia – Wednesday AM

Mahima Verma – Thursday AM

Website: www.surreyphysio.co.uk/about/first-contact-practitioner

Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal Self Help

To self refer, please visit the Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal Self Help page.