Southport & Ormskirk Hospital Physiotherapy / MSK

You can refer yourself into this service without having to see your GP first. 

However, please check that you meet the criteria below before proceeding:

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please contact your GP about making a referral for you.


Medical emergencies

This service does not look after medical emergencies. If you think you need immediate medical help, please contact NHS 111 (dial 111 or) or go to https://111.nhs.uk/ for help. 

However, if you feel your symptoms are very severe, you should go to your nearest A&E department or call for an ambulance immediately. For example, if you think you have:


How do I get started?

For more information and to complete a self-referral form, please visit the website of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (formerly known as Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust):

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Southport and Ormskirk | Our Services (merseywestlancs.nhs.uk)