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First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Services

Why GP Practices Choose Physiowork for FCP Services

As demand on primary care continues to grow, GP practices need dependable, high-quality partners who can deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred musculoskeletal (MSK) care.

Physiowork provides a fully managed First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service that enhances capacity, improves patient flow, and significantly reduces GP workload.

Our team of advanced MSK clinicians integrates seamlessly into your practice, providing rapid assessment, expert triage, and evidence-based management at the first point of contact.

Advanced MSK Assessment & Treatment

Beyond traditional physiotherapy, our team can deliver cortisone (steroid) injections when appropriate, offering targeted relief from inflammation and pain in conditions such as bursitis, tendon disorders and joint irritation.

FCP Trusted Provider

Trusted FCP Provider

All clinicians meet the NHS England FCP competency framework with strong governance and ongoing professional development.

Why Partner With Physiowork?

100% Attendance

No last-minute cancellations, no missed clinics, no lost appointment slots, no disruption to patient flow. Complete reliability and continuity of service.

Hybrid Service Model

2-3 focused FCP sessions per patient combining in-person + digital delivery. Faster access with minimal waiting times and greater patient convenience.

Advanced MSK Clinicians

Our FCPs assess, diagnose, and manage MSK conditions independently. They can request imaging, provide fit notes, and refer directly into specialist pathways.

Seamless Integration

Turnkey primary-care-ready service managing recruitment, onboarding, clinical supervision, CPD, governance, audit, quality reporting and digital systems.

Reducing GP Workload

Fewer GP appointments for MSK issues, lower medication requests, earlier intervention reducing chronicity, improved triage and referral quality.

Cortisone Injections

Our team delivers cortisone injections when appropriate, offering comprehensive care from the first point of contact for conditions like bursitis and tendon disorders.

Interested In Our FCP Services?

Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how Physiowork can support your practice.