CD-IMS is a community based service for Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including injuries and conditions involving the bones, joints, muscles and nerves. The service is comprised of Extended Scope Practitioners (ESP's), Advanced & Specialist MSK Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants.
Our ESP's are able to request diagnostic investigations including x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, EMG & bloods tests. The ESP & Advanced Physiotherapists assess for and deliver corticosteroid injections. The ESP can refer direct to secondary care as required.
We support patients to self-manage and empower them to maximise any advice or treatment prescribed for the best possible outcomes. Please see our Patient Information page for further advice on you symptoms and their management.
We implement Shared Decision Making at all stages of the pathway to ensure patients are fully engaged in their treatment plan, and take ownership of their condition, as early as possible.
CD-IMS provides a single point of access for all Musculoskeletal referrals for all patients aged 16 and over with a Co Durham or Durham Dales, Easington or Sedgefield (DDES) GP.
You can access our service by:
We provide a comprehensive MSK assessment, treatment and management service in a range of community settings that are accessible to patients. Currentll we offer clinics at:
The service is offered Monday to Friday, normal office hours.
Please contact your GP Practice, health centre or our central booking service for further information on when the clinics are available at the above sites.
We are also in the process of rolling out our First Contact Practitioner Services, allowing quick and easy access to our service in GP practices in the area.
You can contact our service by:
'Care received was fantastic and I was very well looked after and very impressed.'
Patient, Day Surgery, Darlington Memorial Hospital