We offer a range of clinics and services at the surgery. There are some tasks you can do, such as health reviews, using our accurx service.
First contact physiotherapy
On the 1st of September 2022, the new First Contact Physiotherapy Service was launched.
This service is aimed at people suffering from musculoskeletal and joint problems. It has been recognised, where clinically appropriate, that patients should be triaged and have a consultation with a Physiotherapist, who is better qualified to treat musculoskeletal and joint problems, rather than see a GP or Nurse Practitioner and then be referred and wait longer for appropriate help.
The service has been set up in partnership with Riverview Primary Care Network. Initially, appointments will take place over the phone during a 20 minute slot between 9:30am and 5:30pm, Monday – Friday, with face to face consultations happening only where clinically necessary at Royal Arsenal Medical Centre.
We recommend you contact the surgery in the normal way to use this service and our Care Navigators will book an appointment for you.
Ben Irudayaraj is an experienced physiotherapist who will initially phone triage patients (due to COVID) and arrange face to face appointments where clinically necessary. He will be able to request further investigations, following an initial triage assessment and in consultation with your own GP.