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Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde employees can self refer to the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service for treatment & advice using a self-referral form (Please save the form to your computer). 

Who can access the service

Employees who are:

  • Are absent from work due to a musculoskeletal problem.
  • Are at risk from going off work due to a new or work affected musculoskeletal problem.
  • Have sustained a musculoskeletal injury following an injury or accident at work.
  • Require ergonomic workplace equipment.
Aims & Features of the Service
  • Quicker access to physiotherapy for those absent from work or who have sustained an injury at work.
  • Give advice and reassurance to reduce the need for sickness absence.
  • This is a musculoskeletal service, you may be signposted to more appropriate specialties.
  • Encourage health promotion and good working practices among NHS Greater Glasgow and  Clyde employees.
  • Treatment available at our main hub at the West Glasgow ACH & at satellite clinics at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
  • Physiotherapy Service Leaflet 
Self Referral

Please fully complete the self-referral form. Forms which are not fully completed, will be returned and no further action will be taken. 

How to return the form

Posting the form to:

Occupational Health Service
6th Floor
West Glasgow ACH
Dalnair Street
Glasgow
G3 8SJ

Further Guidance on completing the referral form and the referral process can be found in the self referral information leaflet.

If you are suffering from a pregnancy related musculoskeletal condition, then you can self-refer to your local maternity service.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Podiatry Service

You can self refer to the Podiatry Service on 0141 347 8909. This line is available Monday to Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm and on Saturdays from 9.00am – 1.00pm.

Alternatively you can email AHP.Appointments@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 

Workplace Assessment

If you are requiring a workplace assessment or equipment, please complete the Display Screen equipment (DSE) risk assessment form & the workplace assessment form.

Video Guides

Setting up a chair video
setting up a desk video

You can return the forms by:

  • Emailing them back to Occupational Health at OccHealth@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
  • Posting to the Occupational Health Department at the address below:

Occupational Health Service
6th Floor
West Glasgow ACH
Dalnair Street
Glasgow
G3 8SJ

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