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Patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)?

For the month of March 2025, please book them with the PCN! Ask reception staff for more details.

What? FCP-led group education sessions for patients with hip and knee OA! (See below for session details.)

Where? Feltham Centre for Health (GP Practice waiting area)

When? Five Lunchtime Sessions in March 2025
(See below for specific dates and times.)

How? Remote booking via the Feltham and Bedfont PCN Hub unit. Clinics listed as:
“Hip and Knee OA Education Programme”

Who should be booked? Patients with hip and knee OA who you would normally refer to MSK, where the current waiting time is 10-12 weeks.

Why?

  • Faster access to specialist-led education sessions with minimal wait time.
  • Led by the expert FCP team – providing practical advice and answering patient questions.
  • Improves patient knowledge and self-management of their condition.
  • Resources provided, including MSK self-referral forms, to avoid unnecessary GP appointments.

Session Dates & Times:

  • Tue 11 MAR – 13:00-14:00
  • Fri 14 MAR – 13:00-14:00
  • Fri 21 MAR – 13:00-14:00
  • Tue 25 MAR – 13:00-14:00
  • Fri 28 MAR – 13:00-14:00