The MSK physiotherapy service provided by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will be delivering a new style service from mid April 2023.
This is to reduce waits for patients who are registered with a local GP practice. Increasing waits are due to high patient demand and workforce limitations nationally.
The changes will begin in your area from early July and will follow the digital first model already used in many health care settings. Patients will still be able to refer themselves – without the need to see another healthcare professional first – by using the booking line 0300 456 9987 or visiting www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/physiopkb
They will see you very swiftly and can treat the following:
- Back and Neck Pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Whiplash
- Sports Injuries
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Pain
- Post-op Rehabilitation
- Fracture Rehabilitation
First Contact Physiotherapy- Kate Szczepanski
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapy Service offers a one off appointment either face to face or telephone appointments for all patients with Musculoskeletal pains and injuries.
Any patient requiring an appointment should ring the Surgery and ask reception for an appointment you may be asked a couple of questions to see if an appointment would be better with myself than with the GP.
I have half an hour slots so am able to fully assess and attempt diagnosis. From this together we will discuss the next steps whether this is onward care with the rehabilitation physiotherapy team, based at Newton Abbot, Totnes Hospital or Ashburton Hospital; or if reassurance and advice is most preferable.
We are also able to discuss pain management, steroidal injections and the possibility of x-rays/scans.
I work at Buckfastleigh every other Friday and am happy to see the following
- Back and Neck Pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Minor injuries (excluding wound management)
- Whiplash
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Pain
