Physiotherapy self referral
Self-referral allows you to refer yourself directly to physiotherapy without having to be seen by a GP or other healthcare professional first.
Completing your referral will take around 10 to 15 minutes. It is important you provide information which is as accurate as possible to ensure you are offered the correct management pathway.
Who can Self-Refer to physiotherapy?
Any individual with a problem relating to your joints and muscles or associated tissues such as ligaments and nerves. We can help if you have a new injury that is failing to resolve or worsening of a long-term condition.
If you are registered with a GP within Plymouth, Kingsbridge or Tavistock or work for University Hospitals Plymouth.
Can I refer for multiple problems?
We request that you refer for just one condition per referral. Once a physiotherapist has completed care for this condition you may then refer again for something else if necessary.
We cannot accept Self-Referrals for individuals:
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Under the age of 16 years (These require a written referral from a GP).
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If, the main reason to attend physiotherapy is for a neurological condition such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or have a respiratory condition.
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If you have a Functional Neurological Disorder.
Please consult NHS 111 urgently if you have recently or suddenly developed:
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Difficulty passing urine or controlling bladder/bowels
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Numbness or tingling around your back passage or genitals
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Numbness, pins and needles or weakness in both legs
Self referral form
Please select your nearest hospital according to your GP practice location to access the appropriate referral form.
Plymouth Physiotherapy self referral form
Kingsbridge Physiotherapy self referral form
Tavistock Physiotherapy self referral form
Address
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Physiotherapy Department, Zone E, Level 7,
Derriford Hospital, PL6 8DH
01752 432233
South Hams Hospital, Kingsbridge
South Hams Hospital,
Plymouth Road,
Kingsbridge TQ7 1AT
01752 438203
Tavistock Hospital
Tavistock Hospital,
Spring Hill,
Tavistock PL19 8LD
01752 436131
