A First Contact Practitioner is an experienced Physiotherapist who has the advanced skills necessary to assess, diagnose and recommend appropriate treatment or referral for musculoskeletal (MSK) problems from a patient’s first contact with healthcare services.
Patients can be booked directly with an FCP from reception – 0345 337 9933 or use the MSK Self-Help. An FCP offers expert MSK assessment and diagnosis, however is still integrated with the surgery team. If appropriate, an FCP may prescribe exercise, medication, refer for blood tests, x-ray, administer steroid injections or refer onwards to appropriate secondary health services e.g. Rheumatology, Physiotherapy or Orthopaedics.
All FCPs are trained to identify symptoms which may require medical attention. Our FCPs are:
- Vicki Geddes
- Gemma Metcalf
- Adele Main
