Physio Direct is the traditional service. First Contact Physio is the new service which is more suited for a more prompt assessment of an acute problem. Either service is designed to assess you thoroughly and investigate or refer on as needed. See below for details
Physio Direct can assess your condition, investigate as appropriate and escalate onwards to other services as necessary, including musculoskeletal service (MSK) and hospital orthopaedics
To access this service, please ring 01335 230079
First Contact Physio is a new service designed to be first port of call for any patient with a musculoskeletal problem with a prompt (often same day) appointment sooner than you can get with the GP
You will receive a comprehensive assessment and be advised on next steps including further investigation and/or treatment (including appropriate pain relief) as necessary. There is no need to speak to or be assessed by a GP first before using this service
To access this service, please ring reception and ask for the First Contact Physio service
You can self-refer to this service without seeing or speaking to a GP first
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Please see our index of services you can self-refer to or type the shortcut ivy.gs/selfrefer or ivy.gs/index
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