Understanding Experiences of First Contact Physiotherapy in General Practice: A Realist Qualitative Study

Hannah Stott, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Cathy Liddiard, Justin Jagosh, Fiona Cramp, Margaret Cupples, Paula Kersten, Zoe Anchors, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dave Foster, Nicola E. Walsh

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on January 13, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are working across the UK to deliver musculoskeletal services to patients within general practice. Little is known about the impact of the model and how variation in delivery may lead to different ...