General Guidelines
Physiotherapy referrals will be vetted on a daily basis from a single site (Monday to Friday). As patients may be telephoned prior to an appointment, can you ensure that a contact number is provided in the referral
Appointment priority will be allocated on a clinical basis and booked to a site based on patients postal area.
We may be able to offer earlier appointments out with the normal postal area. If this is the case the patient will be contacted by telephone before an appointment is issued.
Patients can also self refer to a non-emergency help service for advice, information and assessment of muscle and joint problems using the following number: 0845 604 0001 (NHS24 Card)
Employment Status
Patients who work for SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) with less than 250 staff can be referred to WHSS (Working Health Services Scotland) using card provided. WHSS Phone Number 0800 019 2211.