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First Contact Physiotherapy

See a specialist physiotherapist directly, without needing a GP referral, at locations across North West Surrey.

What is First Contact Physiotherapy?

First Contact Physiotherapy allows you to see a licensed Physiotherapist directly without being referred to a hospital by a GP. All appointments are booked through your GP practice.

The FCP service offers registered patients across North West Surrey the opportunity to book an appointment with a specialist physiotherapist, before seeing a GP, on weekdays at a number of locations across NW Surrey.

Physiotherapist treating a patient

How May It Help You?

If you have pain and dysfunction associated with your back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee or ankle you will benefit from an assessment with the FCP Physiotherapist.

The FCP Physiotherapist will carry out a detailed examination of your condition and provide information on how you can manage this. Where a referral into other services is required the FCP Physiotherapist can arrange this.

Direct Access

See a specialist physiotherapist without needing a GP referral first

Weekday Appointments

Available at multiple locations across North West Surrey

Detailed Assessment

Comprehensive examination and personalised management plan

When to See a First Contact Physio

This video will explain what to expect when seeing a First Contact Physio.

This includes their role, what to expect when attending an appointment and the processes associated with booking an appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact your local GP practice to book a First Contact Physiotherapy appointment today.