Self-Referral – Wirral Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service

(Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)

 If you have a Musculoskeletal condition involving the bones, muscles, nerves, or joints, that has been present for more than 6 weeks, you can now self refer to the MSK Service without seeing a GP.

Please complete the online referral form at Self Referral to Wirral Adult Musculoskeletal Service | Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

What Does the Wirral MSK Service Provide?

Specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions involving the bones, muscles, nerves, or joints

Specialist Treatments including:

·         Physiotherapy

·         Occupational Therapy for hand conditions

·         Aquatic therapy

·         Specialist advice and exercise programmes

·         Soft tissue and joint Injections

If appropriate

·         Referral onto Orthopaedics surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain management, Rheumatology

·         Referral for investigations

Patients should contact the practice or contact 111 instead with any of the following symptoms:

• a change in bladder or bowel control
• altered sensation around genitals, back passage, buttocks or inner thighs
• loss of sexual function

You should make an appointment to see a GP if you have an MSK problem but also have any of the following:

• Constant severe pain and you are unable to find relief
• Any unexplained weight loss
• Are generally unwell/ feverish
• Have recently become unsteady on your feet
• Hot swollen joint
• Recent onset of significant weakness
• A history of cancer
• Had recent surgery
• Had a recent fracture of the body part involved
• Are under 16 years old
• Are seeking treatment for neurological, respiratory, obstetric and gynaecological disorders or podiatry and orthotic referral
• If you are already under the care of a consultant for the same problem. Or you are on the waiting list for the same problem.