Dear Patient,

We have received your referral to Women’s Health Physiotherapy (part of the Musculoskeletal Assessment & Rehabilitation Service). We are able to offer you the Healthy Pelvic Floor Class.

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What is the Healthy Pelvic Floor Class?

This is a one-off, educational, face-to-face class for people with symptoms of urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, who have been referred by their GP or consultant. It is run by a Senior Physiotherapist in the Women’s Health Team.

What the class covers:

• Anatomy of pelvic floor
• Explanation of why incontinence and prolapse happen
• How to do pelvic floor exercises (and common mistakes!)
• Ways to manage/improve symptoms

What have previous participants said about the class?

• “Relaxed and informal - made to feel that we're not alone.”
• “Great to do something so quickly after referral, I thought I'd be waiting ages!!”
• “Good to be with other women who are going through the same thing.”
• “Very organised & well-structured with clear process for future support if needed.”

99% of attendees said they were "extremely likely" or "likely" to recommend the class.

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When and Where is it?

The class runs on two sites:

• Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road: Every 2ndWednesday of the month, 10am-11.30am.
• Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive: Every 4^thFriday of the month, 2pm-3.30pm.

Occasionally this may need to vary, in which case our Admin Team will inform you when booking.

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What happens After the Class?

• We ask you try to follow the advice in the class for 4-6 weeks. It cantake this long (and sometimes longer) to see an improvement in your symptomsfrom following the advice.
• If you would like to see a member of the Women’s Health Team afterwardsfor a face to face appointment, please contact 01273 242054 (option2).

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How Do I Book onto the Healthy Pelvic Floor Class?

Please call us on 01273 242054 (option 2) to arrange this or to answer any questions you may have about it.

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What if I am unable to attend a class?

If you are unable to attend the class, or have needs which can’t be met in the class, please contact our Admin Team on the number above.

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What can I do whilst waiting for the class?

You can see some of our advice and self-help on our Pelvic Health web pages. You can also download our getUBetter app, which has a Pelvic Health section.