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Because of the tax implications we prioritise our referrals where possible to work related injuries, or conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by work. In tandem with this we prioritise conditions that limit operational efficiency (eg the ability to respond in emergencies, undertake C&R) Then there is the next level, conditions that are leading to absence. If you dont gfall into these groups highly unlikely you will get seen, we just dont have the capacity The Rules Physio can only be accessed by referral via OH Assessment and a max of 4 sessions before re-assessed If we have spare capacity others might be seen on the proviso that they will be bumped from list if something more urgent comes up To be honest this means that its a pretty busy time generally. However - there are a few that try to use and abuse the service, turning up stating they have an appointment (I am happy to tell them no but my physio is a soft touch) or people who have "niggles" and want a "bit of acupuncture" Just last week I had a letter from a GP recommending that I give physio to an employee that I had previously said no to - no easy answer, I think we just have to stick to our guns. I am aware that in some Police forces you will only get physio if t he injury is as a direct result of work - therwise treatment is deemed to be the responsibility of the GP -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Baldwin Sent: 18 February 2010 13:06 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] REFERRAL TO PHYSIO Good afternoon List, with a limited budget for physiotherapy for our staff, we are finding that GPs are increasingly telling their patients/ our staff to see Occupational Health as its quicker. This is having an obvious effect and makes it difficult for us when staff are being turned down or we are having to justify same. Dont want to annoy GP colleagues on this list, but its unfair when they have a larger budget than us for this service. Whilst we have a protocol, I would appreciate feedback from the group as to how they manage this delicate matter if they exeprience the same issues.. Any protocols or criteria for referral in their area would be appreciated to do a comparison for quality. ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk This email was received from the INTERNET and scanned by the Government Secure Intranet anti-virus service supplied by Cable&Wireless in partnership with MessageLabs. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.) In case of problems, please call your organisation's IT Helpdesk. Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or recorded for legal purposes. The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service supplied by Cable&Wireless in partnership with MessageLabs. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.) On leaving the GSi this email was certified virus free. Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or recorded for legal purposes. ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk