Priority Musculoskeletal Care

EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS

A clear, clinician-led route for sudden, severe or significantly limiting musculoskeletal problems requiring prompt attention.

Booking Route Is It Suitable? What To Expect
Dedicated emergency slot Prompt Assessment & Treatment

Emergency appointments are reserved for patients who need focused out-of-hours musculoskeletal care through a direct and clearly explained booking pathway.

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Use the right route

Is an emergency clinic appointment right for you?

The service is designed for acute musculoskeletal problems where pain, restriction or loss of function has escalated and waiting for a routine appointment feels unreasonable.

This route may be suitable

Prompt musculoskeletal help

  • Sudden neck, back, joint or muscular pain
  • A marked flare-up limiting normal movement
  • Acute sports or activity-related discomfort
  • A problem requiring assessment outside normal hours
Choose medical emergency care

Do not book this service if.....

  • Life-threatening illness or serious injury
  • Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or collapse
  • Suspected stroke, uncontrolled bleeding or major trauma
  • Any situation where immediate hospital care may be needed
This is a musculoskeletal treatment service, not an emergency medical department.

Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. Use NHS 111 when you need urgent medical help but are unsure which service is appropriate.

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Emergency musculoskeletal care

When pain cannot wait, your route to care should be clear.

Our emergency appointment service provides dedicated out-of-hours access for sudden, severe or significantly limiting musculoskeletal problems that need prompt clinical assessment and treatment.

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Clinician-Led Assessment Out-of-Hours Access Individual Treatment Plan
Your quickest route

Book in three clear steps

No complicated forms or uncertain next steps. Choose the emergency appointment, complete the booking details and prepare for a focused clinical visit.

01

Check availability

Open the dedicated emergency booking calendar and select the earliest suitable appointment shown.

02

Tell us what happened

Provide concise details about your symptoms, when they began and anything that makes them better or worse.

03

Attend prepared

Bring relevant reports, medication details and comfortable clothing so assessment can begin efficiently.

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Emergency appointment fee £100 Dedicated out-of-hours assessment and treatment
Focused clinical intervention

What happens during your appointment?

The aim is not simply to chase pain. The appointment is structured to understand why your function has changed, identify clinically appropriate options and create a safe next step.

Assess

We review your history, symptoms, movement and relevant safety indicators.

Treat

Appropriate hands-on treatment may be used to reduce restriction and improve movement.

Plan

You leave with practical advice, recovery guidance and a recommended follow-up route.

Designed around the person

Effective care is more than a quick fix.

Your treatment selection is explained throughout, with clinical reasoning, expected benefits and any appropriate limitations discussed clearly.

Movement Confidence Reduced Restriction Home Guidance Follow-Up Route
Arrive ready

What to bring with you

Medication Details

A current list of prescribed or regularly used medication.

Relevant Reports

Imaging, scan reports or clinical letters when they are available.

Suitable Clothing

Comfortable clothing that allows the affected area to be assessed.

Usual Footwear

Bring commonly worn shoes when walking pattern may be relevant.

Ready to take the next step?

Secure the earliest available emergency appointment.

Use the dedicated online calendar for immediate availability. For help choosing between emergency and urgent care, message the clinic before booking.

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