We offer help for people with muscle, joint, and bone problems in our Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage services across Derbyshire.

We don’t treat some conditions in this service. If you have one of the conditions below and are wanting advice or treatment in relation to this condition, please use the links or speak to your GP to get the right help:

  • If you can’t leave your home, your health condition or poor mobility means its safer for your to be treated at home – Contact DCHS Community Physiotherapy
  • Feet or toe problems – Contact the DCHS Community Podiatry Service
  • Stroke or brain conditions – Talk to your GP
  • Pelvic health problems (for all genders):

    If you live in Chesterfield or North East Derbyshire – CRHFT Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

    If you live in High Peak, Amber Valley or Erewash – Talk to your GP
  • Bladder or bowel problems (incontinence) – Contact the DCHS Continence Service
  • Pain during pregnancy:

    If you live in Chesterfield or North East Derbyshire – CRHFT Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

    If you live in High Peak, Amber Valley or Erewash – Talk to your GP
  • Dizziness or balance problems (vestibular conditions) – Talk to your GP
  • Breathing problems – Contact the DCHS Respiratory Service

We want to make sure you get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. If you refer yourself for one of the conditions above, we may not accept your referral or be able to treat your condition.

You can often treat your muscle or joint problem at home. Before booking an appointment, try to help yourself first. The links below have some useful information and exercises. These can also help you manage your problem while you wait to see us:


About our service


Refer Yourself

If you are aged 18 years and over, you can refer yourself for an assessment with our Musculoskeletal Therapy team.

Please click here for information about self-referrals.

If you are under 18, please see your GP.

Please note we only accept referrals to our MSK CATS service from GPs and consultants. Self-referral is not available for this service.