Orthopaedic triage

The orthopaedic triage service provides specialist assessment, investigation, advice and management of non-urgent orthopaedic (musculoskeletal, or bone and muscle) problems that may need surgery.

Our team of consultants and clinical specialist physiotherapists and podiatrists will assess your needs at hospital and at Primary Care Community Centres. They work with colleagues in community physiotherapy and pain management to ensure you get the best service.

Who can use the service

Any one how has a musculoskeletal problems but have not responded to normal conservative management.

The service is available to anyone registered with a GP in NHS Birmingham East and North. Find out if you are covered by NHS Birmingham East and North.

How to use the service

Patient can be referred into the service by GPs using the ‘Choose and Book’ system, which allows the patient to contact the service directly by telephone using the unique booking reference number.

Contact details

Tel: 0121 465 2666

Opening times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8am to 5pm

Where we provide the service

Castle Vale Primary Care Centre
Dove Primary Care Centre
Richmond Primary Care Centre
Saltley Health Centre
Stockland Green Primary Care Centre
Sutton Cottage Hospital
Walmley Health Centre

The service is based at:

The Richmond Primary Care Centre
299 Richmond Road,
Stechford
Birmingham
B33 8TA

Telephone Number 0121 465 2666
Fax Number 0121 465 2664
CLIKS Service 0121 465 2659

Clinical Leads:

Carolyn Rogers (Consultant Physiotherapist) & Eve Jenner (Consultant Physiotherapist)