The Christie Charity
When are physiotherapy and occupational therapy services available?
Inpatient and outpatient services operate Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.
How do I contact a physiotherapist or occupational therapist?
- Inpatient: On admission the medical and nursing team will undertake an assessment and identify any rehabilitation needs and make a direct referral to our inpatient therapy team. Alternatively if you feel you have any physiotherapy or occupational therapy based needs then please ask your nurse to make a referral on your behalf.
- Outpatient: Lymphoedema referrals can be made by your Consultant, GP, clinical nurse specialist or another allied health professional (Physio etc).
- Breast, Sarcoma and Plastic referrals can be made by your consultant, clinical nurse specialist or another allied health professional (Physio etc)
- Teenage & Young Adult Oncology Services: Please contact the physiotherapist or the Occupational therapist by phoning the ward on 0161 446 3925 to arrange appointments and attendance to the available classes/groups.