Why NHS physiotherapy isn’t working

Lots of my patients come and see me because they’re tired of sitting on an NHS waiting list, sometimes they’ve already seen an NHS physio and came away disappointed.

(Before you get the wrong idea, I’m not about to bash the NHS, there was lots I loved about practising physio there!)

But the truth is, the system just isn’t working.

Being a physio in the NHS, you never get to work to your full potential. There are SO many rules to stick to day in, day out.

If you’ve ever seen an NHS physio then perhaps you’ve experienced that too?

Patient A can only see you for 30 minutes max…

Group patients B, C and D together in one session and give them one generic exercise programme to save some time and cut a cost…

Hand out these leaflets, they’ll bridge the gap wherever time’s lacking…

Follow up on the phone if necessary, and thou shalt NEVER give out thy personal phone number!!

It frequently felt like the care you can offer is out of your hands, and you’re never really able to give your patients your full skillset.

(Throw in the long waiting lists and it’s hardly surprising NHS physiotherapy has a bad rep.)

Since becoming a private practitioner, I’ve never looked back.

As private physios, we’re able to offer so much more: a totally bespoke approach, always face to face and you’ll enjoy some powerful accountability too!

Our in-depth introductory appointments always last an hour, you’ll get my mobile number so we can keep checking in, and we take follow-up appointments seriously too.

We’ll make sure you’re getting your exercises completely right, keep you accountable, and guide you through a versatile and totally tailored programme to make sure you see real improvement, exactly as it should be.

Let me know if you’ve got any niggles or an injury you want to finally sort out.

Louise x