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Physiotherapy in Care Homes

Physiotherapy in care homes: Expert Physiotherapy services for care homes and nursing homes

Why us?

At UKhomephysio, we understand the importance of delivering high-quality physiotherapy in care homes. Our dedicated team of experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Assistants specialize in supporting elderly individuals—whether they reside in care homes or require treatment in the comfort of their own homes.

We offer both individual and group sessions, tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each person. Our treatment plans are designed to enhance mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall functional independence. Whether you’re recovering from illness, regaining movement post-hospital discharge, or need reconditioning after a prolonged bed-bound period, our team is here to help.

In care homes, we work closely with staff to monitor and advise on changes in residents’ mobility and functional status. Our experts also provide training and support to care home teams, enabling them to deliver quality care aligned with each resident’s abilities.

For those seeking physiotherapy in home care, we bring the same level of expertise and hands-on treatment directly to your doorstep—ensuring continuity of care, comfort, and convenience.

At UKhomephysio, our goal is to empower individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals and improve their quality of life, wherever they are.

 

Why is Physiotherapy at care homes important?

With an aging population, there is a growing demand for specialized rehabilitation services—particularly physiotherapy in care homes and physiotherapy in home care environments. As individuals age, their rehabilitation needs often become more complex due to coexisting health conditions and mobility challenges. These factors must be carefully considered alongside physiotherapy treatment to ensure meaningful outcomes.

At UKhomephysio, our team of dedicated clinicians develops holistic, personalized treatment plans that address both physical and functional needs. Whether working within care homes or delivering home-based physiotherapy, we focus on restoring strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and confidence.

Many care homes offer daytime activities to engage residents, but participation can be daunting for individuals who are deconditioned after hospital discharge or experiencing a gradual decline in mobility. Our skilled clinicians provide targeted interventions to help residents regain independence and actively engage with staff and peers.

For those receiving physiotherapy in home care, we bring the same level of expertise and compassion directly to their doorstep—ensuring continuity of care, comfort, and convenience. Our goal is to empower individuals to improve their functional capabilities and enhance their quality of life, wherever they reside.

 

Why choose UKhomephysio for care home services?

We have a team of expert Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants who work tirelessly to deliver highest quality of care possible to care home residents. Physiotherapy cannot stop aging; however, timely input can help to reduce the impact on the lives of our older individuals. At UKhomephysio, we believe that optimal health and wellbeing can only be achieved by adopting a person-centred, preventative, proactive and integrated approach. Our Physiotherapist can work in collaboration with the nursing and care home staff to ensure that residents needs are met appropriately. We are able to train and advise the care home staff about the home exercise plan or correct technique to use mobility and transfer equipment. This not only helps the residents but staff members to by reducing the risk of using poor manual handling techniques and injuries. Our highly skilled and experienced physiotherapists are experts in manual handling, assessing mobility, advising carers and family members on the safest and most appropriate way to enable someone to mobilise. We bring physiotherapy services directly to your care home, saving residents and staff the time and stress of travelling to a clinic or hospital

What services do you offer for nursing and care home residents?

Our team of specialist Physiotherapists can attend any nursing home in London, Surrey, parts of Essex and Kent. They will start by doing comprehensive assessment and develop a bespoke treatment plan, based on individual’s needs, to achieve optimal results. The Therapists can work in collaboration with the care home staff to ensure that you receive the best possible input to improve mobility and function. We are specialists in providing Elderly Care Physiotherapy in community as well as care homes. Our services within nursing and care homes include:

    – Comprehensive assessment and devising rehabilitation plan
    – Hands on treatment 1-1 treatment sessions
    – New resident assessment
    – Mobility and walking aid assessment
    – Balance assessment and retraining
    – Neurological assessment following stroke etc
    -Management of long-term conditions
    – Equipment assessment
    – Resident mobility care planning
    – Group exercise classes
    – Falls risk assessment and implementation to reduce falls
    – Pain management service
    – Rehabilitation following trauma or elective surgery
    – Mobility aid and hoist training to staff
    – Maintenance visits

What are the benefits of Physiotherapy input in residential care and nursing homes?

Physiotherapy input benefits the residents, families as well as care home staff. Our team of highly trained Physiotherapists have a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to working in nursing and care homes. Our Physiotherapists will work closely with the care home staff to develop a tailored treatment plan by understanding the needs to the resident. We provide exercise plan based on the individual needs which helps the residents to move more. Physiotherapists can advise about the equipment needs, appropriate walking aids or right wheelchair for the residents. We also run group classes which includes everyone in doing the Physio led exercises. Physiotherapy input also helps in reducing the risk of injury to the staff, improve staff morale, reduced reliance on the staff as well as adding value to the services provided by the home. The access to Physiotherapy input reassures the families of the residents that their loved ones are being assisted to retain their mobility, strength, and independence rather than being stuck in a room.
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Guillain Barre Syndrome
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Myopathy
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Peripheral Nerve Injury
  • Transverse Myelitis
  • Dyspraxia

Do I need to be a permanent resident in a care home to receive Physiotherapy sessions from UKhomephysio?

We offer a wide range of services and treatment according to the needs and wishes of the resident. Our team is committed to provide top- notch Physiotherapy input to the permanent care home resident or those staying temporarily for respite to recover and regain strength following surgery, injury or prolonged hospital stay. We can advise about the equipment and aids needed in safe transition from care home to home.

Do you offer specialist Physiotherapy input for long term conditions too?

All our Physiotherapists are hand-picked and come with multiple years of experience in the treatment of long-term conditions. They undergo regular trainings and courses to develop specialist skills in providing assessment and treatment plan for long term and chronic health conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, widespread arthritis, and progressive decline. We ensure that the assigned Physiotherapist has specialised experience in your medical conditions to give you input based on current evidence and good practice.

My father has dementia. Are you able to see Dementia patients?

Dementia care forms an integral part of the therapy provided by UKhomephysio. We have Physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants who are specifically trained in caring for people with Dementia and cognitive impairment. Our team is skilled in techniques and strategies to engage individuals with dementia diagnosis or progressive cognitive decline. Physiotherapy plays an important role in many aspects of dementia care including maintenance of mobility, preventing decline in movement and transfers, reducing the risk of falls, improving balance, and preventing deconditioning. There is strong evidence to support that regular exercises is pivotal in improving confidence and quality of life in elderly individuals with Dementia.

How can I book Physiotherapy visit for resident of care and nursing home?

We are dedicated to providing convenient, comfortable, affordable Physiotherapy experience to care and nursing home residents. Please contact us either by calling on 02080873132 or email us at info@ukhomephysio.co.uk

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