§ Baroness Finlay of Llandaffasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether patients' self-referral to physiotherapy in primary care has proved cost-effective; and whether such schemes will be available across the United Kingdom.[HL3006]
§ Baroness Andrews:We understand patient self-referral to physiotherapy is already available in some localities in England and there is nothing to prevent its wider availability if those responsible for services at local level wish. The Department of Health has not initiated any formal pilot schemes.