Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Musculoskeletal Services (GP information)
Introduction
Outpatient Physiotherapy Service:
The outpatient physiotherapy service offers individual and group based appointments to help promote physical independence by enhancing function and encouraging individuals to assume responsibility for their health and well-being.
Hand Occupational Therapy Service:
The hand therapy service provides specialist care for adults and children with both non-surgical and surgical conditions of the hand and forearm.
Referral Process
The team accepts referrals from:
- Local GP Practices in Bedfordshire – under 18’s only
- CIRCLE (Bedfordshire) – over 18’s only
- Local GP practices in Luton – under 16’s only
- Selected clinicians workings within the Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Clinics
Locations and contact details:
We deliver physiotherapy and group based therapy at 3 main locations:
Chaul End Community Centre
515a Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8Q
Bushmead Community Centre
Hancock Drive, LU2 7SF
Bassett Road Health Clinic
25 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
We deliver hand occupational therapy at:
Kingsway Health Centre
385 Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8BY
Patient Information Leaflets
Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses
Useful Contacts
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Rick.Watson@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Rick.Watson@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Simon.Allen@ldh.nhs.uk