Nick Ashton

NHS First Contact Practitioner - Dad - Cyclist - Coffee Maker - Star Wars Fan

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@snickalous @DrJN_SportsMed Have to agree to disagree but we all have our favourites! Mine tend to be the ones with a gaping joint space and higher degree of certainty anecdotally. Saying that, I love a good ACJ...

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@DrJN_SportsMed Good point! 🧐

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Results of my mini survey showing a snapshot of diary management within #FCP staff across the UK. Survey still open if anyone wants to contribute. Thanks all. @CSP_FCP @NHS_HealthEdEng

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

FCP diary survey still open for any FCPs in UK. I'm keen to find out from as many people as possible 1) existing slot duration and 2) how these slots are structured. V little in the literature about this and still a lack of consensus. Link https://t.co/OaQPlfQ82r
Thanks all 👍

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Great number of completed surveys so far, thank you everyone that has clicked on the link. Interesting results coming through, maybe it's time for more consistency? Still plenty of time for ANY practicing #firstcontactpractioner to complete the 1 min survey 😊

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Anyone currently employed as a FCP? I would be really grateful if you could spare 1 minute to complete this survey about your diary management. Looking to find a consensus on FCP appointment duration...
Survey link is here, thanks a lot. https://t.co/8FEVZ8hanV
@CSP_FCP #fcp

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Thanks to those that have already completed the survey, I'll aim to publish the results once we have a bit more data. It may help other #firstcontactpractioner 's find the best service for both their patients and themselves.. @NHS_HealthEdEng

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Anyone currently employed as a FCP? I would be really grateful if you could spare 1 minute to complete this survey about your diary management. Looking to find a consensus on FCP appointment duration...
Survey link is here, thanks a lot. https://t.co/8FEVZ8hanV
@CSP_FCP #fcp

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@MRheumy @BillingMartin @SteveHi94456620 @neiljlangridge @goodyrob @thecsp @simon_ingram13 @RtHphysio @AbiHend @CSP_FCP @AmandaHensman And many FCPs are attempting to offer some form of rehab themselves (me included), within a 20 min window, knowing that's the best the patient will get for the next 6+ months within an NHS setting. Grim!

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@MRheumy @BillingMartin @SteveHi94456620 @neiljlangridge @goodyrob @thecsp @simon_ingram13 @RtHphysio @AbiHend @CSP_FCP @AmandaHensman And now there is no one to rehab the patients in secondary care.

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@pjcjbol @AdamMeakins

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@PhysioTodd Don't take drugs kids

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@AdamMeakins She definitely got paler (and she was already quite pale at the start!). Stop messing with her neck

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@adamdobson123 This s#*# is v real and so perfectly summarised.

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@Martin_Nekkolai 100% agree. #sorrynotsorry

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@AdamMeakins That's why I side hustled and got good at making coffee but not so good at making business! Came back to physio for the stability and to give my ounce of flesh to the NHS.....I've gone grey very quickly since my return 🤣

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Minus any loading pain whatsoever. Extensor muscle bellies really sensitive and just feel like they need a good rub so sod it I'm gonna dig my thumbs in anyway!

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

Currently experiencing neck and radicular arm pain. Not a new thing for me, one of a few different reoccurring issues I've come to accept. But the forearm pain is so similar to tennis elbow symptoms it's unreal. Enough to doubt my own diagnosis (and I'm the bloody patient!🤣)

[Nick Ashton @NickAshtonFCP]

@deejwilson 30 minute appointments...