The Practice is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals consisting of Primary Care Pharmacy, First Contact Physio, and Primary Care Occupational Therapy. Although employed by the Health Board, they form an integral part of our team, and seamlessly work with practice staff for the benefit of patients.
Primary Care Pharmacy
The Primary Care Pharmacy team work in the practice as well as remotely and carry out Medication reviews, Prescription requests and review hospital discharge letters.
First Contact Physio
The role of a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) in Primary Care is to assess patients with soft tissue, muscle and joint pain and to decide on the most appropriate management pathway. FCPs are physiotherapists with expertise in the assessment and management of Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This role differs from traditional physiotherapy, as the appointments are usually a one-off; whereas the hospital physiotherapists will normally provide follow up appointments to the people they are treating.
Primary Care Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy helps people carry out the everyday activities that are important to them. Some activities
in everyday life we NEED to do, some we WANT to do and some we are EXPECTED to do.
This includes getting dressed, bathing, cooking a meal, shopping, hobbies, working, volunteering, going
to school or college, caring for family and pets, socialising, getting out and about, driving, using public
transport………the list is endless! And the list is unique to everyone of us.
At some times in our lives these activities may become more difficult to do, perhaps because of a physical
illness, condition or injury, or because of feeling anxious, low in mood, low energy levels, low confidence or just
not feeling motivated.
Activities we NEED to do or are EXPECTED to do, may take longer to complete and require more effort, leaving
no time or energy for the things we WANT to do, which can negatively affect our health and wellbeing. This is
when Occupational Therapy may be able to help.