Community physiotherapy
The community physiotherapy service at NHS Birmingham East and North provides high quality assessment and treatment of a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
The team comprises senior and junior clinicians, assistant and support staff who work closely to ensure an efficient and smooth service is maintained. The service works closely with the orthopaedic triage and pain management services to provide seamless care for all its patients.
Who can use the service
People over the age of 14 years old and with any musculoskeletal condition such as back pain, neck pain or any muscle, bone or joint pain. A small number of patients are seen suffering from neurological conditions such as strokes, multiple sclerosis, etc.
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
If you, or someone you care for, are registered with a GP with NHS Birmingham East and North, you can download the physiotherapy self-referral form.
You can also call the self referral line on 0121 465 2386.
Referral forms are also available at any one of the clinics below, or through GP surgeries in NHS Birmingham East and North.
GPs can refer patients to our service by sending a referral to one of our clinics listed below.
Where we provide the service
The service is run out of a number of health clinics including:
- Castle Vale Health Centre
- Dove Primary Care Centre
- Ley Hill Surgery
- Richmond Primary Care Centre
- Saltley Health Centre
- Stockland Green Primary Care Centre
- Sutton Cottage Hospital
- Treaford Lane Health Centre
- Walmley Health Centre
- Warren Farm Health Centre
You may be able to be seen at home if you are unable to get to one of these clinics.
Contact details
You can refer yourself, or someone you care for, by calling our central booking line 0121 465 2986.
Richmond Primary Care Centre
299 Bordesley Green East
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B33 8TA
Te: 0121 465 2386
Opening times
Physiotherapy services run from 7am to 7pm on selected days. This applies to:
- Sutton Cottage Hospital
- Warren Farm Health Centre
- Walmley Health Centre
- Richmond Primary Care Centre
- Stockland Green Primary Care Centre
You will be notified of the relevant time of your appointment.
Clinical Leads:
Carolyn Rogers (Consultant Physiotherapist) & Eve Jenner (Consultant Physiotherapist)
Community Physiotherapy Service is:
Carolyn Rogers (Consultant Physiotherapist)
Wendy Bridgwater (Operational Manager)
Duncan Kingham (Operational Manager)
Rachel Fellows (Operational Support Manager)
Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
