This page relates to Physiotherapy services on the Isle of Arran
About us
We are a small team based in Arran War Memorial Hospital, Lamlash, Isle of Arran.
What do we do?
We provide physiotherapy care in various settings:
- hospital
- in the community
- outpatient department.
Community rehabilitation
Adults over the age of 16 who are unable to leave their home/care home or require to be seen in their own environment can receive physiotherapy at home.
We work together with other community services including:
- Community Occupational Therapy
- Community Nursing
Conditions frequently seen include:
- falls
- reduced mobility
- post hospital discharge following illness, surgery or trauma
- neurological and stroke conditions
- palliative conditions
Inpatient Rehabilitation
We assess and treat people admitted to Arran War Memorial Hospital, supporting recovery, mobility and function, and discharge planning.
Outpatient rehabilitation
We can support people with long term conditions, encouraging:
- physical activity
- self-management
- education
- support
For example, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation.
The Musculoskeletal service is provided by mainland staff. They can offer telephone or virtual appointments, and have a regular face to face clinic at Arran War Memorial Hospital. There is also an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner who works within the GP practice on Arran that can offer first contact appointments for MSK conditions.
Contact us
Referral for Arran Physiotherapy can be made by a health or social care professional. All referrals are triaged on receipt to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate service and to allow for prioritisation based on clinical need.
Enquiries can be made via the Arran War Memorial Hospital Switchboard on 01770 600777.
Walking aids
If you have an NHS walking aid that requires repair, please contact us on 01770 600777.
Return of equipment
Please return any pieces of equipment that are no longer needed. Equipment is always checked, sanitised and reused where possible.
- We will accept any walking aid issued by the NHS. Please return to Arran War Memorial Hospital, Lamlash.
- If you are unable to drop off walking aids that are no longer required, please call 01770 600777.
- For return of hospital beds and commodes, moving and handling equipment, please call 01770 600742 or 01770 600777.
- For return or repair of NHS wheelchairs issued by WESTMARC, please call 0300 790 0129
- For return of other equipment including riser recliners, bathroom equipment, kitchen trolleys, and bed stick/elevator/table, please call 01770 600742.