What we do

" Talking to Patients . . . celebrating over 40 Years in central Cambridge "

" Osteopaths working together in partnership ... "

Back Pain & Sciatica Sports Injuries Babies, Children & Young People The Elderly

WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT ?

Osteopaths treat the mechanical and bio mechanical component of disease. Although backache, which affects 4 out of 5 people at some time in their lives, is the most common complaint treated by Registered Osteopaths, many other conditions affect the body frame. Headaches and neck and shoulder tension can be treated and any ligamentous-bone or joint strain such as in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, elbows, shoulders and ribs may also respond.
Other conditions which sometimes fall within the scope of osteopathic treatment are certain osteo-arthritic (degenerative) joint conditions, various spinal intervertebral disc conditions such as 'slipped' or herniated intervertebral discs and other associated joint capsular and ligamentous problems in sports injuries, including cartilage injuries, tennis elbow and frozen shoulder. During pregnancy, when the change in posture can give rise to pain and discomfort, many mothers-to-be find great relief from osteopathic treatment. It is a good idea to check over babies and mothers after the delivery following your normal post-natal medical check. There is the added advantage of healthcare, avoiding drugs.
YOUR DOCTOR (GP) AND OTHER MEDICAL ADVISERS REGISTRATION & NEW PATIENTS When patients register at the Practice they are asked to book an appointment to see one of the osteopaths. You are required to register with one of the osteopaths, but you are welcome to book appointments with any of the osteopaths if your usual osteopath is unavailable. APPOINTMENTS & INFORMATION It is helpful for the osteopath to be informed of any medication that you are currently taking for pain relief or other reasons, or other medication which may have been recently prescribed by your doctor or other medical adviser. You can email for an appointment at healthcare@johnlant.co.uk.
Although many of our patients are referred by their doctor, it is not necessary. On some occasions it is appropriate and helpful for us to write to your doctor or referring specialist after the initial consultation to request further medical history details and test results. We shall always seek your permission to do so.

We have full disabled access and toilet facilities
REGISTRATION & NEW PATIENTS When patients register at the Practice they are asked to book an appointment to see one of the osteopaths. You are required to register with one of the osteopaths, but you are welcome to book appointments with any of the osteopaths if your usual osteopath is unavailable. HOLIDAY COVER We are able to offer appointments and all other services throughout the year as we are a three partner practice. Whilst on holiday, colleagues make arrangements to provide cover for each others patients.
WHAT HAPPENS ON YOUR FIRST VISIT TO AN OSTEOPATH? This is similar to that with any Registered Medical Practitioner. The osteopath will want to know how the symptoms began and physical and other factors which affect them. After a complete medical history is taken, a thorough examination is undertaken which may include orthopaedic, neurological or circulatory examination, MRI scans, x-rays, blood tests or urinalysis may be requested. Following on from this, a thorough investigation and assessment of the patient's posture and structural state will lead to diagnosis. Treatment patterns will be explained to you and some idea of the time scale for your recovery, where appropriate. Examination and treatment is seldom painful.
URGENT CASES   Urgent cases will be seen on the same day whenever possible. Please phone as early as possible in the day. All osteopaths have some emergency appointments available daily. If your osteopath is booked or unavailable, you can be seen by one of the others. Emergency appointments are available when possible when 'access and mobility' are difficult, out of normal practice hours. Less urgent cases are normally seen within 3-4 days. CHAPERONES   You can bring a friend or relative with you and if you require one, a chaperone can be provided by the practice. Sometimes due to the busy nature of the practice, notice is needed to provide this service from amongst the staff present.
SPORTS INJURIES We offer advise and training in 'risk management' support.
ERGONOMICS   We offer and advise on office and other environments.
HOME VISITS   If you are not well enough or unable through immobolity to come to the Practice, please request a home visit by talking to one of the receptionists before 10 am, to be sure of a visit on the same day. After this time all visits, for emergencies only, may have to wait until the next day.
The Practice at 206 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 1NE TELEPHONE CALLS   If you wish to speak to your osteopath, please telephone between 12.30pm & 1.30pm. Other calls can be accepted if the osteopath is not busy with other matters within the practice. YOUR ADDRESS & CHANGES
Please inform us of any change of address or phone number especially in the case of 'Ex-Directory' listings. If you have moved out of our immediate area, you may find it more convenient to register with a local Osteopath, a UK list can be supplied for your new area through the General Osteopathic Council.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES and CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)   The practice is committed to teaching both undergraduates and young osteopaths in training. This means that on occasions there may be an osteopath or medical student sitting in with your osteopaths. We ask for your help in continuing the education of our next generation of osteopaths but you are of course able to withdraw from any teaching scheme if you wish. Meeting facilities for CPD training seminars and workshops are available at Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1NE. CHARGES, FEES FOR TREATMENT & THE NHS   The scale of fees will be explained to you when you make your first enquiry. Many private health insurance companies, such as AXAPPP and BUPA* cover treatment by an Osteopath, particularly when patients have been referred by their GP or Medical Consultant. * [BUPA Provider No: 30000056 AXAPPP: ZZ00642] Full Listing
CAN I SEE AN OSTEOPATH ON THE NHS?   Osteopathic treatment may sometimes be available under the National Health Service (NHS), but unfortunately not widely in the Cambridge area. Please ask your GP about whether NHS referrals are possible from your Health centre of practice.
CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS   A fee may be charged, if an appointment is broken or cancelled without reasonable notice, usually 24 hours notice in order that the appointment may be used by another patient, possibly in urgent need.
An accessible private Car Park & The Practice Garden
SICK NOTES & Off Work INCAPACITY CERTIFICATES We are able to issue Incapacity Certificates, which will be considerered Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Security) in the same way as a GP's certificate. Please ask for more details about Self Certification.
REPORTS AND OTHER STATEMENTS   Letters and clinical assessment reports can be provided to GPs and other medical specialists and consultants for the purposes of referral or request for X-rays, MRI scans, accident reports and other litigation. Solicitors acting is cases of road traffic accidents and industrial injuries sometimes require medico-legal reports; these normally carry a charge for this service.
Wi-Fi at 206   Access Point Internet Services are now available in the practice for 'internet and email use while you wait'.
PARKING, 'Park 'n Ride' & Local Cambridge BUS SERVICES   Private car parking is available for patients' use outside the practice premises with a secure bicycle rack. There is also plenty of street parking outside the practice. A frequent bus service, the 'Shuttle' Service No. 7 & 8, operates from outside the practice every 10 minutes to and from Cambridge City centre, Addenbrooke's and the Railway Station (WAGN), journey time 5-7 minutes. The Guided Bus service will pass nearby the Practice. Bicycles There is secure space for leaving bicycles and pushchairs. We are not far from Mitchams Corner Staples
PAYMENT METHODS & FEES   All major credit cards and 'switch' cards are accepted; cheques are accepted when supported by a current bankers card. Concessions are available on request for children and younger patients, students, those unemployed, the elderly and others in particular need.
Some basic French, Spanish, Italian and German are spoken by practice personnel.
ACCESS FOR ALL & WHEELCHAIR ACCESS The Practice occupying the whole ground floor, is fully adapted for Disabled Access. This is available via the front door; a non-slip ramp and suitable access is provided. A purpose build disabled access toilet facility should be completed during the summer of 2002.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE   Children are welcome of all ages. A safe waiting area for small children to play is available; where required staff can help with some child care and supervision, dictated by the other activities within the practice. Books and other drawing materials and videos are available. The garden is open to children, in the summer months, under supervision by parents, guardians or carers.
BABIES Baby changing facilities can be provided. Mother and baby changing facilities are available in a purpose build disabled access toilet facility.
STATISTICS An average episode and treatment at the practice will require 3.3 visits [Data for 2008].
Fees are reduced in 21.15% of cases by arrangement with individual osteopaths, based on need.
Read the daily national INDEPENDENT and local Cambridge Newspapers and Magazines, provided for patients, with a regular copy of the popular 'Hello' and 'OK', while you wait for your appointment or accompany a friend or relative.
Workplace Advice and Training
The practice offers advice to individuals and companies in relation to Health & Safety, Lifting & Manual Handling Training and Work Station/ICT advice and posture-risk management Workplace & Occupational Advisory Service
Welcome to all the family ......
A children's area is provided with games, a SONY Playstation, toys for all ages Who we Support as a Practice

Back Pain & Sciatica	Sports Injuries	Babies, Children & Young People	The Elderly

	Osteopaths treat the mechanical and bio mechanical component of disease. Although backache, which affects 4 out of 5 people at some time in their lives, is the most common complaint treated by Registered Osteopaths,	many other conditions affect the body frame. Headaches and neck and shoulder tension can be treated and any ligamentous-bone or joint strain such as in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, elbows, shoulders and ribs may also respond.
	Other conditions which sometimes fall within the scope of osteopathic treatment are certain osteo-arthritic (degenerative) joint conditions, various spinal intervertebral disc conditions such as 'slipped' or herniated intervertebral discs and other associated joint capsular and ligamentous problems in sports injuries, including cartilage injuries, tennis elbow and frozen shoulder.	During pregnancy, when the change in posture can give rise to pain and discomfort, many mothers-to-be find great relief from osteopathic treatment. It is a good idea to check over babies and mothers after the delivery following your normal post-natal medical check. There is the added advantage of healthcare, avoiding drugs.
	YOUR DOCTOR (GP) AND OTHER MEDICAL ADVISERS REGISTRATION & NEW PATIENTS When patients register at the Practice they are asked to book an appointment to see one of the osteopaths. You are required to register with one of the osteopaths, but you are welcome to book appointments with any of the osteopaths if your usual osteopath is unavailable.	APPOINTMENTS & INFORMATION It is helpful for the osteopath to be informed of any medication that you are currently taking for pain relief or other reasons, or other medication which may have been recently prescribed by your doctor or other medical adviser. You can email for an appointment at healthcare@johnlant.co.uk.
	Although many of our patients are referred by their doctor, it is not necessary. On some occasions it is appropriate and helpful for us to write to your doctor or referring specialist after the initial consultation to request further medical history details and test results. We shall always seek your permission to do so.	We have full disabled access and toilet facilities
	REGISTRATION & NEW PATIENTS When patients register at the Practice they are asked to book an appointment to see one of the osteopaths. You are required to register with one of the osteopaths, but you are welcome to book appointments with any of the osteopaths if your usual osteopath is unavailable.	HOLIDAY COVER We are able to offer appointments and all other services throughout the year as we are a three partner practice. Whilst on holiday, colleagues make arrangements to provide cover for each others patients.
	WHAT HAPPENS ON YOUR FIRST VISIT TO AN OSTEOPATH? This is similar to that with any Registered Medical Practitioner. The osteopath will want to know how the symptoms began and physical and other factors which affect them. After a complete medical history is taken, a thorough examination is undertaken which may include orthopaedic, neurological or circulatory examination, MRI scans, x-rays, blood tests or urinalysis may be requested.	Following on from this, a thorough investigation and assessment of the patient's posture and structural state will lead to diagnosis. Treatment patterns will be explained to you and some idea of the time scale for your recovery, where appropriate. Examination and treatment is seldom painful.
	URGENT CASES Urgent cases will be seen on the same day whenever possible. Please phone as early as possible in the day. All osteopaths have some emergency appointments available daily. If your osteopath is booked or unavailable, you can be seen by one of the others. Emergency appointments are available when possible when 'access and mobility' are difficult, out of normal practice hours. Less urgent cases are normally seen within 3-4 days.	CHAPERONES You can bring a friend or relative with you and if you require one, a chaperone can be provided by the practice. Sometimes due to the busy nature of the practice, notice is needed to provide this service from amongst the staff present.
	SPORTS INJURIES We offer advise and training in 'risk management' support. ERGONOMICS We offer and advise on office and other environments.	HOME VISITS If you are not well enough or unable through immobolity to come to the Practice, please request a home visit by talking to one of the receptionists before 10 am, to be sure of a visit on the same day. After this time all visits, for emergencies only, may have to wait until the next day.
	TELEPHONE CALLS If you wish to speak to your osteopath, please telephone between 12.30pm & 1.30pm. Other calls can be accepted if the osteopath is not busy with other matters within the practice.	YOUR ADDRESS & CHANGES Please inform us of any change of address or phone number especially in the case of 'Ex-Directory' listings. If you have moved out of our immediate area, you may find it more convenient to register with a local Osteopath, a UK list can be supplied for your new area through the General Osteopathic Council.
	TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES and CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) The practice is committed to teaching both undergraduates and young osteopaths in training. This means that on occasions there may be an osteopath or medical student sitting in with your osteopaths. We ask for your help in continuing the education of our next generation of osteopaths but you are of course able to withdraw from any teaching scheme if you wish. Meeting facilities for CPD training seminars and workshops are available at Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1NE.	CHARGES, FEES FOR TREATMENT & THE NHS The scale of fees will be explained to you when you make your first enquiry. Many private health insurance companies, such as AXAPPP and BUPA* cover treatment by an Osteopath, particularly when patients have been referred by their GP or Medical Consultant. * [BUPA Provider No: 30000056 AXAPPP: ZZ00642] Full Listing
	CAN I SEE AN OSTEOPATH ON THE NHS? Osteopathic treatment may sometimes be available under the National Health Service (NHS), but unfortunately not widely in the Cambridge area. Please ask your GP about whether NHS referrals are possible from your Health centre of practice.	CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS A fee may be charged, if an appointment is broken or cancelled without reasonable notice, usually 24 hours notice in order that the appointment may be used by another patient, possibly in urgent need.
An accessible private Car Park & The Practice Garden	SICK NOTES & Off Work INCAPACITY CERTIFICATES We are able to issue Incapacity Certificates, which will be considerered Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Security) in the same way as a GP's certificate. Please ask for more details about Self Certification.	REPORTS AND OTHER STATEMENTS Letters and clinical assessment reports can be provided to GPs and other medical specialists and consultants for the purposes of referral or request for X-rays, MRI scans, accident reports and other litigation. Solicitors acting is cases of road traffic accidents and industrial injuries sometimes require medico-legal reports; these normally carry a charge for this service.
	Wi-Fi at 206 Access Point Internet Services are now available in the practice for 'internet and email use while you wait'.
	PARKING, 'Park 'n Ride' & Local Cambridge BUS SERVICES Private car parking is available for patients' use outside the practice premises with a secure bicycle rack. There is also plenty of street parking outside the practice. A frequent bus service, the 'Shuttle' Service No. 7 & 8, operates from outside the practice every 10 minutes to and from Cambridge City centre, Addenbrooke's and the Railway Station (WAGN), journey time 5-7 minutes. The Guided Bus service will pass nearby the Practice.	Bicycles There is secure space for leaving bicycles and pushchairs. We are not far from Mitchams Corner Staples
	PAYMENT METHODS & FEES All major credit cards and 'switch' cards are accepted; cheques are accepted when supported by a current bankers card. Concessions are available on request for children and younger patients, students, those unemployed, the elderly and others in particular need. Some basic French, Spanish, Italian and German are spoken by practice personnel.	ACCESS FOR ALL & WHEELCHAIR ACCESS The Practice occupying the whole ground floor, is fully adapted for Disabled Access. This is available via the front door; a non-slip ramp and suitable access is provided. A purpose build disabled access toilet facility should be completed during the summer of 2002.
	CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Children are welcome of all ages. A safe waiting area for small children to play is available; where required staff can help with some child care and supervision, dictated by the other activities within the practice. Books and other drawing materials and videos are available. The garden is open to children, in the summer months, under supervision by parents, guardians or carers.	BABIES Baby changing facilities can be provided. Mother and baby changing facilities are available in a purpose build disabled access toilet facility. STATISTICS An average episode and treatment at the practice will require 3.3 visits [Data for 2008]. Fees are reduced in 21.15% of cases by arrangement with individual osteopaths, based on need.
	Read the daily national INDEPENDENT and local Cambridge Newspapers and Magazines, provided for patients, with a regular copy of the popular 'Hello' and 'OK', while you wait for your appointment or accompany a friend or relative.	Workplace Advice and Training The practice offers advice to individuals and companies in relation to Health & Safety, Lifting & Manual Handling Training and Work Station/ICT advice and posture-risk management Workplace & Occupational Advisory Service
Welcome to all the family ......	A children's area is provided with games, a SONY Playstation, toys for all ages	Who we Support as a Practice