Clinics & Services
Derby Road Health Centre provides a host of additional services (not limited to) which are listed below:-
- Cervical Screening
- Dressings and Wound Care
- Child Health
- Immunisations
- Minor Surgery Clinic
- Joint Injections
- Contraception and Sexual Health
- Stub-It
- Weight Management
- Ultrasound
- Social Prescribers
- Physiotherapy
- Counselling
- Phlebotomy
Physiotherapist (FCP)
WHAT ARE FCPs?
A first contact practitioner (FCP) is an experienced physiotherapist who has the advanced skills necessary to assess, diagnose and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. MSK conditions affect the bones, joint and muscle but can include other problems such as back pain and related nerve pain.
An FCP service allows patients who would normally present to their GP with an MSK issue, to self-refer to a professional with expertise in that field. You don’t need to see your GP for back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis or general joint pains, you can now see a FCP.
WHY SHOULD I SEE A FCP PRACTITIONER?
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Quicker access to expert MSK assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice from their first appointment.
Access to specialists with a wide knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions
Longer appointments times (20 minutes as opposed to 10 minutes GP appointments)
Streamlines the MSK pathway, so patients have fewer appointments to
Easier accessibility for other patients requiring medical
Reduced waiting times and faster
Higher patient satisfaction
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
When you contact reception, we will ask you a few questions related to your condition. If your symptoms fit with a MSK condition, you will be booked in to see the FCP.
Any Questions or Queries, please contact Reception.
Social Prescribers
Social prescribing starts with a conversation. It may be a conversation with a GP or with someone else from the practice team.
Link workers support people with the social, emotional, or practical issues they may be experiencing. This could range from social isolation, housing issues, problems finding employment, and much more.
For more information, contact one of the team at the surgery.
What happens when you are referred by your GP to see a specialist?
Patient Referral Leaflet
FOR INFORMATION ON SELF-REFERRALS LOOK AT OUR SELF-HELP TAB!