You can now book a consultation with the specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist at your GP practice for muscle, bone or joint problems as an alternative to a GP. The reception staff can discuss and book your appointment.
Who is the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP)?
The FCP is a physiotherapist who is an expert and has specialised in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. They have additional qualifications and training to work in this position.
What can the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) do for me?
The FCP can:
– Assess you and diagnose your problem
– Provide expert advice on how to manage your condition
– Offer injection therapy where appropriate
– When clinically indicated, arrange onward referral for:
Investigations (such as blood tests, X-rays or MRI scans)
Physiotherapy treatment
Consultant opinion
What could I see the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) for?
All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
Arthritis – of any joint
Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains)
Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid-back pain and neck pain
Other spine related problems such as sciatica
What shouldn’t I see the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) for?
If you are feeling unwell
If you are under 16 years of age
For medical management of rheumatoid conditions
For women’s health, antenatal and post-natal problems
For medication reviews
For neurological and respiratory conditions
For headaches
For a mental health crises
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Since 15 June it has been mandatory for passengers over the age of 11 to wear face coverings on public transport in London, as well as in private hire vehicles.
This has resulted in some patients approaching GP practices asking for doctor’s notes to exempt them from the requirement on health grounds, for example if they have asthma. These patients do not need a note from their GP, they should print out the exemption card provided below.
TFL have listed a number of ‘reasonable excuses’ for not wearing a face covering, specifically:
Where a person cannot put on, wear, or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment or disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010), or without severe distress.
Where a person is providing a lip-reading service to a person they are travelling with.
Where a person removes their face covering to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to themselves or others.
Where a person is travelling to avoid injury, or to escape a risk of harm, and does not have a face covering with them.
If it is reasonably necessary for a person to eat and drink, and the person removes their face covering to eat or drink.
Where a person is required to remove the face covering by a police constable (including a British Transport Police officer) or another authorised person.
TFL have instructed passengers who believe they are exempt from wearing a face covering for a reason on the above list, to print out one of these exemption cards and display it on their clothing or possibly on a lanyard. It is also acceptable to display it on a mobile phone if you do not have a printer.
Passengers with neither a smartphone or printer should call TFL on 0343 222 1234 and arrange to have a card printed and sent to them.
Please see below a useful video on importance of childhood vaccinations: during the pandemic:
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Statement from Lambeth Clinical Cabinet and GP Clinical Commissioners about Black Lives Matter
The death of George Floyd and the worldwide response to his killing have served as a reminder of the deep inequalities that remain in our society.
We, the Lambeth Clinical Cabinet of GPs along with the GP Commissioning leads acknowledge the disproportionate impact of these inequalities on people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
We also acknowledge the negative health and social impact that Covid-19 has had on BAME communities both directly and also in highlighting further the existing inequalities in our society.
In Lambeth, general practice is provided by a diverse workforce of whom we are justifiably proud. We have risen to the challenge of the pandemic and have been agile and swift in our responses. This has ensured that general practice has remained open all the way through the lockdown.
We aspire to look after our staff well. We will ensure that we fully assess the risks to our staff and take all necessary steps to minimise those risks. We also aspire to look after the wellbeing of all our staff.
General practice is for everyone. We are here to advocate for the health of our patients. We will ensure that we increase our efforts to tackle the health inequalities suffered by BAME communities but also others that are disadvantaged in our society today.
We pledge that we will work collaboratively with our partner organisations in health and social care to improve the health and wellbeing of patients registered with practices in Lambeth.
