Appointments
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Your appointment may be:
Please tell us what type of appointment you prefer when you book.
How to get an appointment
You can ask your GP to refer you.
If you're registered with a GP in Lambeth or Southwark you can self-refer.
Changing or cancelling your appointment
Phone: 020 7188 5094
Please let us know at least 24 hours before your appointment if you need to change or cancel it.
Before your appointment
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes to your appointment.
Please bring a list of any:
- medicines you take
- letters from other health professionals about your condition
- questions
During your appointment
At your appointment you'll meet a physiotherapist who will:
- ask you questions about your condition
- examine your condition
- give you a diagnosis
- work with you to decide on the best physiotherapy treatment
Let us know when you arrive if you prefer to see a male or female physiotherapist.
We're a teaching hospital and sometimes students will be in the clinic to learn. Please let reception know when you arrive if you prefer not to have them at your appointment. This will not affect your care.
After your appointment
We may offer to send you an individual exercise plan using an application for your phone, tablet or web browser. You need an email address to access the application. We can also give you printouts of exercises.
Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
If it's available for you, we'll ask if you want to be added to our list for patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) appointments.
Last updated: November 2024