Get Bedford Physiotherapy Self Referral

Either health care professional will be able to advise you if your condition is indeed musculoskeletal in nature and to give you advice on its management. Either health care professional can arrange for onward referral to a consultant or for a scan or further investigation if necessary.

You can usually approach a private physiotherapist directly without a referral from a doctor. When choosing a private physiotherapist, make sure they're: a fully qualified member of a recognised professional body, such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.

When should I go see a physiotherapist? Think about getting physiotherapy if you have an injury, or chronic pain that affects how you function everyday. A doctor may refer you to physiotherapy after surgery such as a hip replacement, or an event such as a heart attack or stroke.

Using ISBAR for your referral letters Information. Up to date and correct patient information. Your details as the referring doctor. Situation. Relevant summary of the patient presentation. Background. Relevant medical history. ... Assessment. Relevant examination and investigation findings. Request. Purpose of the referral.

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.

The maximum waiting time for non-urgent, consultant-led treatments is 18 weeks from the day your appointment is booked through the NHS e-Referral Service, or when the hospital or service receives your referral letter. However, your right to an 18-week waiting time does not apply if: you choose to wait longer.

Patients referred for an urgent appointment were seen within an average of 34 days. The Trust has seen a 15% increase in patient referrals in the past two years, with 25,748 people booking in for a physiotherapy appointment in the latest year.