Horndean Surgery is now able to offer FCPs who are specialist musculoskeletal Physiotherapists.

This allows patients contacting the surgery with a problem concerning their bones, joints or muscles to be assessed faster by an experienced specialist in MSK problems. They will be able to quickly assess, diagnose and provide expert advice on how best to manage the condition. They have the ability to refer on to specialist services if necessary.

‘Right person, right place, first time’

This is an assessment and advise service for patients of Horndean Surgery who have a MSK problem such as:

• Back or neck pain
• Sprains or strains – ankle, shoulder, wrist etc.
• Sporting injuries including Achilles’ tendon, Plantar fasciitis, knee ligament injuries
• Joint or muscle pain – shoulder, knee, hip ankle, elbow, wrist

On average MSK conditions account for around 30% of the GPs caseload. In most of these cases patients do not need to see their GP and can now book an appointment directly with their specialist FCP instead. Making it quicker for patients to access expert knowledge and skills for their musculoskeletal problems.

Self referral to Physiotherapy

If you would prefer, Hampshire and isle of Wight NHS foundation trust operate across Hampshire and the easiest and quickest way to access Physiotherapy services is to self-refer.     

To self-refer to Physiotherapy you must:

• Be aged 16 or over
• Be registered with a Portsmouth, Southampton or East Hampshire surgery 
• Have a musculoskeletal (MSK) pain/condition

Please follow the link below to self refer to our local physiotherapy services: Physiotherapy Form

When not to Self Refer

Please consult your NHS 111 or your GP urgently if you have recently or suddenly developed:

• Difficulty passing urine or controlling bladder/bowels.
• Numbness or tingling around your back passage or genitals.
• Numbness, pins and needles or weakness in both legs.

Please discuss with your GP before submitting this referral if you:

• Are feeling generally unwell/fever
• Have any unexplained weight loss
• Have a history of cancer
• Have recently become unsteady on your feet