Physiotherapy self-referral
At the bottom of the page there is an online questionnaire designed to help you access musculoskeletal physiotherapy at St Leonard's.
Please read the following information carefully to make sure Outpatient Physiotherapy is the right service for you.
What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on assessing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. It uses techniques like exercise, manual therapy, and education to promote recovery and performance.
What is a musculoskeletal problem?
Musculoskeletal (commonly referred to as MSK) problems, can affect your bones, joints, muscles, spine or nerves. They are a common cause of pain and disability and can affect you at any age.
Common musculoskeletal problems:
- Osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, neck and back
- Back and neck pain
- Muscles, tendons, ligament and nerve pain
- Sports and exercise injuries
Use this form if you:
- are 18 or over
- are registered with a City & Hackney GP Practice
- have a non-urgent musculoskeletal problem
Do not use this form if you:
- have an urgent health problem , if you feel your problem needs urgent attention, please contact your GP practice
- have had your musculoskeletal problem for less than 14 days
- have already been referred to Physiotherapy by your GP or First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
- have an appointment with a FCP or GP already
- have more than 2 areas of pain
This form is not suitable for help with:
- a neurological condition (such as Stroke or Multiple Sclerosis)
- a gynaecological condition (such as prolapse or incontinence)
- a respiratory condition (such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) or Cystic Fibrosis)
- lumps, bumps or rashes
- pain related to current pregnancy
What happens after I complete the online questionnaire?
- Referral generated: upon completion, a referral is automatically sent to the physiotherapy department
- Telephone call: within two weeks, a senior physiotherapist will call you to review your symptoms.
Can I still be referred to physiotherapy by my GP?
Yes, if you would prefer to see your GP or FCP please contact your practice.
Locomotor physiotherapy self-referral form
This is a self-referral form for a telephone appointment with a physiotherapist. You must be registered with a City and Hackney GP to access this service.
This service is for routine problems relating to joints, bones and muscles. If you feel your condition is acute or urgent, please contact your GP practice or phone 111
We will aim to contact you by telephone within 10 working days and then if you require physiotherapy, you will be offered an appointment within the standard waiting time for the Locomotor service. waiting times for an appointment are 5 to 6 weeks
The Locomotor service is unable to provide translators for this self-referral service, if you require an advocate or translator to help you with your physiotherapy assessment, please contact your GP practice who can refer you.