First Contact Physiotherapy support for GP practices, PCNs, ICBs and healthcare commissioners.
ProRehab physiotherapist supporting a patient
NHS, PCN and GP practice support

First Contact Physiotherapy services

Embedded FCP and MSK triage support for primary care teams across Surrey and West Sussex, helping improve access, reduce GP pressure and guide patients to the right pathway sooner.

Primary care MSK pathway

FCP provision for GP practices and PCNs

ProRehab can provide First Contact Physiotherapy embedded within GP practices and Primary Care Networks across Surrey and West Sussex. The service is designed for rapid musculoskeletal triage, early advice, appropriate onward referral and close liaison with GP and MDT colleagues.

Our clinicians bring the same practical, outcomes-focused approach used across ProRehab's NHS, professional referral and private MSK physiotherapy work.

For professional partners

Suitable for PCN clinical directors, GP partners, practice managers, ICBs and commissioners looking to introduce or expand FCP capacity.

  • MSK triage and self-management advice
  • Onward referral and imaging pathway support
  • Fit note advice and exercise prescription
  • Close GP and MDT communication

Service scope

What ProRehab FCP clinicians can support

Same-day MSK triage

Assessment and initial management advice for musculoskeletal presentations within primary care.

Complex presentations

Support for patients with overlapping needs, including frailty, falls and neurological rehabilitation considerations.

Onward referral

Appropriate escalation for imaging, orthopaedics, further physiotherapy or other clinical pathways.

Lifestyle and behaviour change

Practical advice around activity, self-management, exercise and MSK health behaviour change.

Fit note advice

Work-focused guidance and signposting where musculoskeletal symptoms affect function or employment.

PCN integration

Collaborative working with GP teams, MDT colleagues and local pathway requirements.

Why ProRehab

Experienced regional MSK provider

ProRehab is an established physiotherapy provider with clinics across Surrey and West Sussex, professional referral pathways, insurer-recognised private care and NHS AQP experience through Sussex MSK Partnership.

  • HCPC-registered and MCSP-chartered clinicians.
  • Postgraduate MSK certification aligned with the HEE pathway highlighted on the ProRehab site.
  • SystmOne-compatible working noted for FCP discussions.
  • Flexible conversations around service model, price and deployment.

Interested in an FCP conversation?

Tell us what you are trying to solve: access, waiting times, triage demand, existing FCP capacity or a new primary care MSK pathway.

Questions

First Contact Physiotherapy FAQs

Can ProRehab provide FCP for GP practices and PCNs?

Yes. ProRehab can provide First Contact Physiotherapy embedded within GP practices and PCNs across Surrey and West Sussex.

Who should enquire about FCP services?

PCN clinical directors, GP partners, practice managers, ICBs and commissioners are the most relevant contacts.

What patient groups can FCP support?

FCP clinicians can support MSK presentations and more complex needs where appropriate, including frailty, falls and neurological rehabilitation considerations.

How do we start a conversation?

Use the professional referral page, email info@prorehab.co.uk, or call 01293 529090 to discuss your requirements.