You no longer need a GP referral for physiotherapy. Please find information here on adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy, children and women’s physiotherapy services as well as the Advanced Physiotherapy service here.
If you would like to see a physiotherapist and are over 16 years old, then you can Self-Refer into West Lothian Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service.
MSK Core Physiotherapy
- Do you have muscle, joint or bone pain?
- Do you need to see a Physiotherapist?
- Are you over 16?
- Do you need a walking aid?
Your options for self-referral are:
- Scan the QR code above OR access the form online from West Lothian – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Complete and print the form from the link above and either return by email or post it to the following address:
Physiotherapy Self-Referral,
Physiotherapy Department,
St John’s Hospital at Howden,
Howden Road West,
Livingston, EH54 6PP
3. Pick up a paper copy from our GP reception and return it here for posting.
You will be added you to the waiting list. Waiting times may vary.
Self help advice is available from https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints
IF YOU ARE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE – self referral is not an option. You will either need to see a GP, or if you are under 12 years of age there is a drop in clinic available to you at St Johns on various Wednesday mornings. Please find the information here:-
ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPIST SERVICE – Our advanced Physio colleagues provide assessment and diagnosis for musculoskeletal problems. You may be directed to them when you call to book an appointment. They do not offer ongoing core physiotherapy and may also direct you to the above service if they feel you would benefit from this. Further info on their service can be found here – APP.
WOMEN’S HEALTH GYNAECOLOGY PHYSIOTHERAPY
You can now self refer to the West Lothian Pelvic Health and Continence specialist physiotherapist by using this form –
West Lothian Pelvic Health and continence self referral