The vast majority of musculoskeletal first-contact practitioners are physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They can help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by: assessing and diagnosing … [continue] First Contact Physio (FCP) Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme – ARRS
Occupation: Team Members - other roles that help Grasmere
PCN Pharmacist
Our clinical pharmacist provides support to patients and is on hand to clarify any medication queries. We provide face-to-face appointments as well as telephone advice.
Midwives
The midwives are available for all aspects of care and advice before, during and after pregnancy. They attend our antenatal clinics.
District Nurses
The District Nurses provide nursing, treatment and advice to the housebound and patients recently discharged from the hospital.
Care Coordinators – Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
GPs refer patients that are 75 years, old and recently discharged from the hospital to the Care Coordinators to see if any help is needed to aid their recovery if … [continue] Care Coordinators – Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
Mental Health Team – Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme – ARRS
We have 3 new members working to aid GP practices across Leigh Primary Care Network (PCN) – A Mental Health Worker, a Psychologist, and a Mental Health Community Link Worker. … [continue] Mental Health Team – Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme – ARRS
Community Link Worker (CLW)
Community Link Workers advise and support people with a range of social problems that are impacting on their health and wellbeing. They listen to what is important to the person … [continue] Community Link Worker (CLW)
Community Nurses
Bridgewater Team