An innovative new musculoskeletal (MSK) service is set to start for local people this month.
Many people live with musculoskeletal conditions, which can affect your joints, bones and muscles, and sometimes associated tissues such as your nerves. They can range from minor injuries to long-term conditions.
The new service will see a fully integrated MSK pathway across primary, community and secondary care for orthopaedics, pain and rheumatology, and include services such as physiotherapy, diagnostics, and surgical treatment. It will focus on improving access, experience, and outcomes for local people. Service providers will work together to make sure people receive a consistent experience, feel supported throughout the whole pathway, and get the best treatment first time.