What Happens Next?

Step 1: Triage (Complete)

From the information on your referral our specialist clinical team have triaged you to our Advanced Practitioner team. They believe this team will be best suited to your needs.

Step 2: Waiting List

You have now been added to our routine waiting list for an appointment. For our Routine Advanced Practitioner wait times please see our wait times page.

Step 3: What To Do While You Wait

For all conditions our clinical team recommend you start with strength and mobility exercises. It is best to start these as soon as possible. The sooner you start, the quicker you’ll get better. Click the body part link below to visit our ‘how to help myself’ page. You can also use our free self-management app getUBetter.

What should I Do if my problem gets worse?

If your problem is getting worse please contact us on the number for your area. We can offer advice & support for your worsening problem.

Step 4: Appointment Invitation

When you reach the top of our waiting list we will send you a text or a letter. This will ask you to call in and book an appointment if you still need to see us. The text message will look something like this (information & links will change according to where you live):

We are now ready to book your appointment. Please contact Sussex MSK Partnership on **** *** ***. For more information click on the link: 
https://www.sussexmskpartnershipcentral.co.uk/opt-in/

What Do I Do If I Haven’t Heard From You After Waiting?

If you haven’t heard from us following a referral, please contact us on the number for your area.

Step 5: Preparing for Your Appointment

You may have some questions about your appointment. Our Your Appointment pages are designed to help answer the most common questions.