Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has excellent website to help patients manage bone, joint back and neck problems

Move Better Gwent (nhs.wales)

If patients wish to see a physiotherapist they can refer themselves directly to the physio services. Patients do not need to see a GP first.

Seeking further help – self referral process – Move Better Gwent (nhs.wales)

We also have a First Contact Practitioner (FCP - Specialist physio) Damian Corns who can see and assess patients with bone, joint back or neck pain without the need to see a GP first. Patients can book appointments to see Damian through reception without the need to see a GP first. 

First Contact Practitioner (FCP) - Placing physiotherapists directly into GP practices