Home Visits Across Bournemouth
Home Physiotherapy & OT in Bournemouth
We provide home physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Bournemouth: private home visits from Westbourne and Southbourne to Talbot Woods, Queens Park, and beyond.
You'll usually speak to Naomi, our Clinical Director, or another senior therapist. If we're with a patient, please leave a voicemail and we'll call you back.
No waiting list. First home visit usually within 2–7 days, often within 48 hours, depending on your location and therapist availability.
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From £60 a visit Initial assessment £120 · no GP referral needed. See all prices
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HCPC-registered & DBS-checked Avg. 21+ years experience
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All BH postcodes covered The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free
Your Bournemouth Therapists
The therapists who visit in the Bournemouth area. View all team members.
“We had Seena help my 91 year old mum recover from a hip replacement operation last year. Seena was excellent at encouraging my mum to do all the appropriate exercises and getting her confidence back after her fall. We have been very pleased with the results. …”
Our Services in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Home Visit Pricing
The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free; after that it's £2 a mile, measured one way. We'll confirm any travel cost before you book.
- Initial assessment usually 60–90 minutes
- £120
- 30-minute follow-up
- £60
- 45-minute follow-up
- £90
- 60-minute follow-up
- £120
You can arrange visits for a relative, and with their agreement we can send the invoice to you. There is no contract and no minimum number of visits. What to expect from your first home visit.
What Our Clients Say
Independent reviews from families we have helped. Read all 31 reviews.
“The physiotherapy we received is outstanding. I can't recommend the benefits of having a home physio highly enough. After being told by a hospital physio that he would never walk again, after 4 weeks of treatment my dad is now able to walk with assistance and is making huge progress.”
Recovering After Hospital in Bournemouth
Specialising in elderly rehabilitation, we help patients recover safely after hospital discharge from Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Whether you need physio after a fall, stroke, or surgery — we bring expert care to your door.
Which hospital, and NHS rehabilitation once you are home
Many of the older adults we support in Bournemouth come to us after a hospital stay. Most are treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (University Hospitals Dorset), which is becoming the area's major emergency hospital and is the site where acute stroke care has been brought together; planned and day-case care increasingly runs from Poole Hospital.
Once you are home, NHS rehabilitation in the community is provided by Dorset HealthCare's community therapy and stroke teams, alongside BCP Council's short-term reablement service. Intermediate care and reablement are short-term services, often lasting up to six weeks. Other NHS rehabilitation depends on assessed needs and the local pathway; ask your team what your discharge plan includes.
When it comes to an end but recovery is still ongoing, we continue the work at home: unhurried, one-to-one physiotherapy and occupational therapy for as long as it is helping, alongside any NHS or council support already in place rather than in place of it. Our guide to rehabilitation after a hospital stay explains how it works; for stroke recovery specifically, see stroke rehabilitation at home. Many families also find our hospital discharge planning guide helpful.
If you are waiting for NHS rehabilitation, we may be able to help sooner. We can work alongside your NHS team with your permission.
Our Bournemouth Service Area
We provide home visits across all of Bournemouth and its suburbs, including Westbourne, Southbourne, Talbot Woods, Queens Park, Charminster, Winton, Moordown, Boscombe, Kinson, and Throop.
We also cover nearby towns including Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, and Wimborne.
Why Home Visits Suit Bournemouth
Bournemouth sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) area, where more than 86,000 residents — around one in five — are aged 65 or over (2021 Census), and roughly one in four households is a single person or couple all aged 66 or over. Neighbouring Christchurch skews older still.
Getting to an appointment isn't always simple. University Hospitals Dorset asks patients to allow an extra 30 minutes for parking at the Royal Bournemouth site, which can be badly congested at peak times, and the nearest stations to the hospital are Pokesdown and Christchurch — while around one in five BCP households has no car at all. For an older adult recovering from a stroke, a fall or surgery, the journey can be tiring.
A home visit takes that away. We bring the therapy to you — and work on the actual stairs, bathroom and doorways you use every day, which matters in an area where more than a third of homes are flats or maisonettes.
Supporting Bournemouth Care Homes
We visit residents in care homes across Bournemouth, including Avon Cliff, Canford Chase, Bourne View and Upton Bay, with the home's agreement.
Near the edge or not shown? Ask: we can often still help.
Helpful Local Resources
Community & Memory Support
- Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset (opens in a new tab) Social activities, befriending, day centres, and wellbeing groups.
- PramaLife (opens in a new tab) Support groups and befriending for older adults and those with memory loss.
- Singing for Lung Health (opens in a new tab) Bournemouth & Poole group for breathing control.
- Alzheimer's Society (opens in a new tab) Dementia support including memory cafes and carer resources.
- BCP Carer Support (opens in a new tab) Advice, information and community for unpaid carers across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.
Practical Support & Transport
- SEDCAT Transport (opens in a new tab) Door-to-door accessible transport and outings for elderly or disabled residents.
- Disabled Transport Services (opens in a new tab) Wheelchair accessible vehicles for medical trips.
- UHD Patient Discharge Guide (opens in a new tab) Information about leaving Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
FAQs About Our Bournemouth Service
Do you cover areas like Southbourne and Boscombe?
Yes, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Bournemouth, including Southbourne, Boscombe, Westbourne, Winton, Moordown, Kinson, and all surrounding areas covered by BH1–BH10 postcodes.
Can you help with recovery after Royal Bournemouth Hospital?
Yes. A large number of our Bournemouth clients require rehabilitation support after a hospital stay. We specialise in creating tailored programmes to help you regain strength and confidence safely at home. No waiting list. First home visit usually within 2–7 days, often within 48 hours, depending on your location and therapist availability. For more information about leaving hospital, see the UHD patient discharge guide.
Do I need a GP referral to book a home visit?
No, you do not need a GP referral to book a home visit with Medella. You can contact us directly to arrange a free, no-obligation phone call to talk through your needs. If your GP or consultant has recommended physiotherapy or occupational therapy, tell us so we can coordinate your care.
What's the difference between private and NHS physiotherapy?
You can contact us directly for private home physiotherapy without a GP referral. We have no waiting list — first home visits are usually available within 2–7 days, depending on your location and therapist availability. NHS waiting times and appointment arrangements vary by service and area, so we may be able to help sooner while you wait. We agree the timing and length of your one-to-one home visits with you, and can coordinate with your NHS team with your permission. Home visits can be helpful if travelling to a clinic is difficult.
How much does a home visit in Bournemouth cost?
Initial assessments are £120 (usually 60–90 minutes) and include a thorough evaluation plus a written treatment plan; follow-up sessions start from £60. View our full price list for session lengths and travel costs.
Which hospital will I be discharged from in Bournemouth?
Most Bournemouth patients are treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, part of University Hospitals Dorset, which is becoming the area’s major emergency hospital and is the site where acute stroke care is centralised; planned care increasingly runs from Poole Hospital. After discharge, support may involve Dorset HealthCare’s community rehabilitation services and BCP Council’s reablement service.
Short-term intermediate care or reablement often lasts up to six weeks. Other NHS rehabilitation, including stroke rehabilitation, depends on your needs, goals and local pathways rather than a universal six-week limit. Ask your discharge team about your plan. We can provide physiotherapy or OT alongside that support or after an episode ends. See the NHS information about intermediate care.
Information from Medella Home Physio & OT. Clinical director: Naomi Patrick. Last updated .
Need Home Physio or OT in Bournemouth?
Call our Bournemouth line to discuss your needs, or send an enquiry to arrange your visit.
If we're with a patient, please leave a voicemail and we'll call you back.
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