First Contact Physiotherapists

Watch the video below to hear Matt talking about the role of First Contact Physiotherapists in Primary Care:

Matthew cooper8@nhs.net

Matt Cooper APP Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Supporting both FCP and AP MSK Physiotherapy clinicians in Primary care employed by PCNs. Helping to support with roadmaps, Advancing Practice E-Portfolios, Clinical guidance and mentorship. Staff recruitment and retention in Primary care.

In BLMK we have support groups – clinicians can make contact and be added to support networks. Meetings are ad hoc and when required. We also offer 1:1 support and guidance on specific individual cases.

Some helpful links:

• Centre for Advancing Practice – Home (cpdnow.net)
• First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal) A Roadmap to PracticeFirst Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal) A Roadmap to Practice (hee.nhs.uk)
• NEW : UK MSK advanced practice standards (appn.org.uk)
• Advanced and consultant practice physiotherapy | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (csp.org.uk)
• FCP resources for primary care networks| The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (csp.org.uk)

FCPs can also develop towards AP roles in PCNs. Advancing roles can also include qualifications in prescribing medications and soft tissue joint injections. Click here for more information on support for APs: https://work-learn-live-blmk.co.uk/introducing-the-blmk-training-hub/how-we-can-support-you/education-and-placements-in-general-practice/advanced-practice/