First Contact Practitioner

Non-urgent advice: First Contact Practitioner

Expert musculoskeletal (MSK) clinicians with a background in physiotherapy.

FCPs are able to assess and diagnose joint and muscle problems, can refer for further tests & investigations and can refer for specialist input or a longer course of physiotherapy if needed.

You can book directly for an assessment with an FCP if you have a joint or muscle problem without needing to see a GP first.

Staff Members: Nick Platt, Cathleen Lancelott-Redfern, Matthew Nix, Leah Hellowell, Mike Corbet, Richard Humfress

Page last reviewed: 23 October 2026
Page created: 15 March 2024