The startup provides first-contact physiotherapy and podiatry services that utilize telehealth technology to assess and diagnose patient issues within NHS primary care networks. By offering expert health advice and facilitating referrals to specialists, the company enhances access to quality care for patients experiencing musculoskeletal and foot-related problems.
Funding
$10.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Primary care networks and GP practices face increasing pressure to manage musculoskeletal (MSK) related workload, which accounts for a significant percentage of all GP appointments. Implementing First Contact Practitioner (FCP) roles for physiotherapists and podiatrists can alleviate this burden, but requires resources for recruitment, training, and clinical supervision.
Solution
Primary Care Physio offers a fully managed, technology-enabled First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) and podiatry service designed to integrate directly into NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices. The company provides a team of MSK FCPs, advanced practitioners, and podiatrists, supported by experienced clinical supervisors, to assess and diagnose patient issues, provide expert advice, and facilitate referrals to specialist services. By offering a fixed-price service model, Primary Care Physio enables PCNs to implement a high-quality FCP service without the liabilities associated with direct employment. The service includes practice mobilization support, a physiotherapy patient triage service, and data support to review the impact of the FCP service.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices seeking to implement or enhance their First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) services to manage MSK workload and reduce GP workload.
Features
- Recruitment and deployment of qualified FCPs (Band 7 and Band 8+ physiotherapists) and podiatrists
- Health Education England (HEE) approved FCP clinical supervisors
- Practice mobilization support, including training for clinical and reception teams
- Physiotherapy patient triage service to optimize appointment scheduling
- Hub and spoke delivery model for integrated service within PCNs
- Digital/technology service solution supporting virtual physiotherapy support
- Data support for insights into FCP workforce needs and service impact
- Fixed-price service model with options for 47 or 52-week service