Page 54 • The HERALD • 9th October 2025 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Treatments include: Nail trimmings/filing Reduction of thickened nails Corns/Callus Ingrown toe nails Diabetic Foot Care Mini Foot massage For appointments please call Chloe 07587 071367 Appointments also available at Chloe’s Foot Care Clinic, 177 long lane, Holbury SO45 2PA Chloe’s Foot Care Mobile Foot health practitioner • Callus/hard skin removal • Toenail cutting/filing • Thickened nail reduction • Corns • Fungal infections • Cracked heels • Athletes foot advice • Cuticle care From £40-£45 depending on treatment 07546 748843 crystalsfhp@gmail.com CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com www.kgpodiatry.co.uk Physiotherapists Working In Primary Care To Help Assess Musculoskeletal Aches And Pains Musculoskeletal conditions account for 30% of all GP appointments and many patients are now able to make an appointment directly with a First Contact Physiotherapist at their local GP practice. First Contact Physiotherapists are physiotherapists usually based in GP surgeries with expertise in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. eir role is to assess and diagnose issues including sprains, strains or sports injuries, possible problems with muscles and ligaments, spinal pain and nerve symptoms. ey can also give expert advice on how best to manage conditions and can make referrals if on-going physiotherapy treatment is needed as well as being able to refer to other specialist services. As part of the NHS 10-year health plan, there is a drive to ensure that patients have access to care within their communities. Local people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to book more appointments with di erent healthcare professionals at GP practices, meaning they can be seen quicker and cared for in the best possible way. a physiotherapist, they will be diagnosed and treated quicker. This will help patients to manage their conditions more effectively, recover faster and get back to normal life more easily.” Patients can book an appointment directly with a First Contact Physiotherapist by calling their GP Practice and explaining that they are having a musculoskeletal problem (joint, bone, muscle, tendon). e GP receptionist will then book an appointment directly with one of the First Contact Physiotherapist team without the patient needing to see a GP rst. Please note that a First Contact Physiotherapist does not provide a full physiotherapy service but is the rst point of contact to assess and treat any musculoskeletal aches and pains. If a patient requires ongoing, regular treatment the First Contact Physiotherapist is able to refer them on for further physiotherapy. Dr Tom Bertram, local GP and Clinical Director at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight said: “Our First Contact Physiotherapists are a great resource and can help GPs manage their workload more effectively by seeing patients with musculoskeletal conditions. They are now an integral part of the primary care team and our patients are increasingly seeing the benefit of having this role within our GP practices.” Jan Henriksson, a First Contact Physiotherapist with a patient Jan Henriksson, a First Contact Physiotherapist at a GP Practice in Hampshire, said: “I have been working as a First Contact Physiotherapist in a GP practice for the last five years and have been a physiotherapist for the last 40 years. My main responsibility is to assess patients with issues like knee injuries and joint, neck or back pain. I can also advise patients on how to best manage their conditions or refer them on to local specialist services if necessary. By making it easier for patients to access care from Parkinson’s Support e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK welcome all Parkinson’s people and their Carers to join their fun chair-based exercise classes. ese classes are held Tuesdays at 10.30am and most Thursdays at 2pm at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG. £3 per class (Carers free). e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG from 2pm to 4.30pm. Friendly support, information and social activities are available for all people with Parkinson’s, their Carers, families and friends. All new members are very welcome. No membership fees, but voluntary donations always welcome. Contact: 07595 927299 or visit: www.parkinsonsnewforest.org.uk New Forest Disability is at The Grove every Thursday to support Waterside residents with their disabilityrelated bene ts. is service is by appointment only and pre-booked through their main o ce on: 01425 628750. ey also o er a Drop-in Advice Service at Hythe Library on the first Tuesday of every month, between 11am and 1pm. So, if you need advice on equipment, transport, carer support, social activities, disabled facilities grants (ramps, level access showers, door widening), disability-related bene ts, support groups or anything else, go along and ask their friendly adviser a question. ey’d be happy to help. For more information about the services they o er, visit: www. newforestdis.org.uk New Forest Disability
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