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First contact physiotherapy

To support the roll-out of first contact physiotherapy services across the UK, we’ve developed guidance and resources to help you plan for and implement FCP in your area.

Join the iCSP forum to discuss all aspects of first contact physiotherapy.

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Principles of first contact physiotherapy

Implementation guides

Implementation tools

FCP quick guide for GPs

FAQs

FCP phase 3 evaluation data

Case studies

Standardised data collection

GP reception materials

Developing an FCP peer network

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