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Adult Physiotherapy Services

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-outpatients We offer treatment plans for adults with musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, post‑surgery recovery, osteoarthritis, fractures, tendon or ligament injuries, and long‑term conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. You can be referred by a GP, consultant, or you can self‑refer using our online MSK referral form. First appointments last 30‑45 minutes, and you should bring your medication list and any relevant letters. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared for a physical assessment. Our physiotherapists focus on education, exercise prescription and self‑management, and may also provide manual therapy, acupuncture, or group exercise classes. Contact details are provided for each clinic (e.g., Great Hollands Health Centre – 0300 365 5678, Bath Road – 0118 904 1777, Foundation House – 0300 365 5678, West Berkshire Community Hospital – 0118 904 1777). Self‑care leaflets and videos are available online.

Community Physiotherapy Service (East Berkshire) Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/community-physiotherapy-service-east-berkshire We provide physiotherapy support at home for adults who are housebound or unable to travel to a clinic. A personalised rehabilitation plan may include up to six sessions of one‑to‑one treatment, exercises, pain‑management advice and equipment loans (e.g., walking sticks, Zimmer frames). The service helps with musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedic issues, age‑related falls and balance problems, and neurological conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s. Referral is made by a GP or other healthcare professional to the Berkshire Integrated Hub (self‑referral is not accepted). Assessments are carried out in your home, last about one hour, and you should wear comfortable clothing.

Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/assessment-and-rehabilitation-centre Our physiotherapy‑only appointments focus on rehabilitation after illness, injury or surgery. Sessions are around 45 minutes and may include walking‑aid assessments and group exercise classes designed to improve strength, stability and mobility. After assessment we send a letter to you and your GP outlining findings and recommended treatment.

Physiotherapy for Children and Young People (CYP)

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-service-for-children-and-young-people We help children and young people (aged 0‑19) develop gross‑motor skills, improve posture and mobility, and use specialist equipment such as seating, standing frames, mobility aids and splints. Our team supports neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy) and aims to maximise independence. We do not treat musculoskeletal problems such as painful joints, muscles or broken bones – those are referred to the Dingley Paediatric Physiotherapy Service (West) or the Royal Berkshire Hospital/Frimley Hospital (East).

How to access the service

• Berkshire West (Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire): Fill in the online referral form and email any medical reports to cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk. Your referral will be triaged and you may receive telephone advice or a local clinic assessment.
• Preschool‑aged children in Wokingham and Reading: GPs and consultants must refer directly to the Dingley Paediatric Physiotherapy Service (see the Royal Berkshire Hospital website for details).
• East Berkshire: Referral is made by your GP; the service does not accept self‑referrals.

We work as part of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) service, with locations at the Child Development Centre, St Mark’s Hospital and Great Hollands Health Centre. Contact us on 0300 365 0123 (option 2) or email cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk.

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