There are several ways you can access our service:
- GP: You can ask your GP/Doctor to refer you if you and your GP are within Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board.
- Hospital doctor/clinic: You may be referred to us through another NHS service e.g. orthopaedics.
- Yourself: If you live and have a G.P. within Greater Glasgow and Clyde you can refer yourself directly by filling in our printable Self-referral form. Please deliver or post your form to your Local Physiotherapy Department
- Paper copies are also available from your local physiotherapy department or GP surgery.
- NHS Staff: If you are a member of staff within NHSGGC and wish to refer to physiotherapy, please go to the Occupational Health webpage on HR Connect
We are unable to accept a self referral if
- You are not registered with a GP within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- You are under 14 years old – please ask your GP to refer you to Children’s Services.
- You are currently pregnant – please self-refer to Maternity Physiotherapy, if you do not have the contact details in your maternity pack, please contact your midwife.
- You are currently attending or are under the care of Rheumatology – please self-refer to Rheumatology Physiotherapy by contacting the self-referral line on 0141 531 370 3.
- You have attended Accident and Emergency or Minor Injuries Unit within the past 2 weeks for condition – we need a referral from your hospital clinic.
- Your condition is due to a fracture or break within the past 3 months – we need a referral from your hospital clinic to make sure physiotherapy is appropriate.
- You have had surgery for this condition within the past 3 months – we need a referral from your hospital clinic to make sure physiotherapy is appropriate.
- You require a home visit – please ask your GP to refer you to Community Rehab Services.
Further Information
This What Happens Next leaflet explains what will happen once we receive your referral.
The Patient Information About Your Appointment With a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist leaflet will give you more detail about what to consider and expect once an appointment has been arranged.