Overview 

Ascent PCN offer an inhouse First Contact Musculoskeletal Service for patients across the 3 practices to have their joint, limb and back problems assessed without waiting to see the GP.

Matt and Jenny are experienced NHS physiotherapists, providing "first contact" musculoskeletal assessments, diagnoses and initial therapy plans for patients across the Ascent Network practices. They provide telephone and face to face appointments. 
As an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, Matt is able to expertly assess, diagnose, treat and tailor a rehabilitation programme based on each patient's individual needs. He can prescribe therapy exercises, as well as medications, joint injections and can arrange specialist diagnostic imaging and blood tests.
If you need further physiotherapy sessions, onward referrals to the local NHS musculoskeletal specialist services can be made.

Appointments - direct via your Practice Reception team or online consultation service. No need to see the GP first.

Mondays - Telephone assessments

Asplands - Tuesdays

Walnut Tree - Thursdays and Fridays

Fishermead - Thursdays