Physiotherapy at home that starts within days of discharge, and helps keep people strong enough to stay out of hospital.
The ward treats the illness or the operation. The recovery happens at home, in the weeks when strength is at its lowest and confidence is easily knocked. That is when the risk of a fall, and of going straight back into hospital, is highest.
South Coast Home Physiotherapy meets people at that point. We start within days of discharge, work on the stairs, chairs and routines of your own home, and keep going until you are steady, strong and independent again.
Some people need help with washing, dressing and meals while they get their strength back. We do not provide care ourselves, but we work alongside local home care providers, including our partner Right at Home Solent, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, so care visits and physiotherapy pull in the same direction.
A few questions on the ward and an hour spent on the house can make the first night home far easier. This is what we suggest to families before discharge day.
We speak with you or your family, agree a start date, and if day-to-day help is needed we line it up with a trusted home care partner.
Your physiotherapist visits within days of discharge and checks what home now asks of you: the stairs, the bathroom, getting in and out of bed and chairs.
A progressive plan reviewed at every visit, with updates to family, carers or your GP as you wish.
As you recover, visits reduce. A clear home programme and occasional check-ins help keep strength up and the risk of another admission down.
Home within a day or two of surgery, with exercises to do and no way of driving to a clinic. We come to you and follow your surgeon's plan.
The ward has done its job. The real rehabilitation now happens at home, in the place where the progress counts.
Weeks in a hospital bed drain strength and nerve. We rebuild both, starting with the things that feel hardest at home.
A parent who is slowing down, unsteady or not recovering after an illness. Acting early is often what keeps them at home.
Most of our hospital to home enquiries come from sons and daughters arranging help for a parent, often from a distance. Call us before discharge if you can, and after every visit you will know how things are really going.
Hospital admissions in later life often follow weeks of small changes that are easy to put down to age. Physiotherapy at home works best when it starts at this stage, before a fall or an emergency.
Ideally before discharge day. If we know the date, we can plan the first visit for the first few days at home. If you are already home, call us anyway: it is never too late to start.
Yes. If an older relative is becoming unsteady, has had a fall or is struggling to bounce back after an illness, early physiotherapy at home can rebuild strength and lower the risk of a fall or an admission. You do not need a referral.
We provide the physiotherapy. If day-to-day help is needed too, we work alongside local home care providers, including our partner Right at Home Solent, so care and rehabilitation follow one plan.
Physiotherapy is £90 for a full hour, everything included, with no packages to sign up to. Any home care is arranged and priced directly with the care provider.
Everywhere we already visit across Hampshire and Wiltshire. Give us your address and we will confirm the same day.
Yes, and many families do. You can arrange everything by phone or email, and after each visit we let you know how things went and what comes next.
Please do, in person or on the phone. Families often know things the hospital paperwork does not, and it helps to hear the plan first hand.
That is very common after a hospital stay. The first visit is relaxed and practical, focused on the things she wants to get back to, and we never push anyone harder than they can manage.
Yes. With permission we read the discharge paperwork, follow any precautions from the surgical or ward team, and if something needs their attention we say so quickly.
Charlie has been fantastic after my hip replacement, just can't recommend him enough. He was very patient with me while encouraging me with new exercises, and has really helped my confidence to move forward. I've made progress much quicker than I thought I would and that's all thanks to Charlie.
Emily is a lovely, engaging, patient and knowledgeable physiotherapist. Her time with my husband during his acute stroke recovery phase has been invaluable. Emily researched and adapted her sessions and exercises to my husband's specific requests and needs. Thank you Emily :-)
I had my first appointment with Charlie last month after coming out of hospital with 5 vertebral fractures. Barely able to walk or do anything for myself. Now 7 weeks later I'm able to walk unaided and do everything to look after myself.
This year my long term orthopaedic conditions and my vestibular migraine have been particularly troublesome. But thanks to Charlie's professional guidance my mobility is greatly improved and I am feeling much more confident when out and about.
After being let down by the NHS I was delighted to find South Coast Home Physiotherapy and it was a real bonus that they come to the home. Emily is skilled, helpful, friendly and solutions focused, providing the 1-1 support my daughter needs.
Professional, reliable and caring. The support from Charlie, our physio, has been invaluable.
Cannot praise them enough! Comprehensive and professional treatment plans that inspire you.
Enormously helpful advice and encouragement. I couldn't recommend more highly.
With South Coast Home Physiotherapy you get ongoing support to stay mobile and independent in daily life. Every session is planned around you and aims to:
Whether you need a one-off assessment or regular physiotherapy to keep you feeling your best, our friendly, experienced team is here to help.
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