Home Visits Across Fordingbridge
Home Physiotherapy & OT in Fordingbridge
Medella provides home physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Fordingbridge: private visits in your own home across this riverside market town and the surrounding villages including Alderholt, Damerham, Godshill, and Sandleheath.
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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SP6 postcodes covered The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free
Your Fordingbridge Therapists
Meet the therapists who provide home visits in the Fordingbridge area. View all team members.
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Leah Burch
Senior Physiotherapist
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Naomi Patrick
Clinical Director & Senior Physiotherapist
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Julia Pervin
Senior Physiotherapist
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Libby Jarman
Senior Physiotherapist
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Heidi Hanslip
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Anna Sharland
Senior Occupational Therapist
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Sarah Grisenthwaite
Senior Physiotherapist
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Sarah Johnson
Senior Occupational Therapist
“We have had exceptional support from Seena and Naomi caring for our 90 year old Dad. The weekly sessions have enabled Dad to stay in his own home and be independent. Recently following a fall the team rallied around and got additional support from Rapid Response to which we are amazed and thankful. Highly recommended every step of the way. Thank you to you all.”
Our Services in Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge 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.
“First class Occupational Health service provided to my 90 year old father-in-law. Our occupational therapist was thorough, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
Coming home after a hospital stay in SP6
We specialise in helping older adults regain independence after illness, falls, or discharge from Fordingbridge Hospital or Salisbury District Hospital.
Which hospital, and NHS rehabilitation once you are home
Because Fordingbridge sits where Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset meet, there is no single hospital everyone returns from. Depending on where you live and how you were admitted, that might be Salisbury District Hospital to the north or, for households on the Dorset side, the Royal Bournemouth Hospital – so it is worth checking which one applies to you.
Whichever hospital you leave, the NHS community rehabilitation and reablement that follow are arranged through your registered GP – for most SP6 residents that means Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire County Council. 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. We set out how the local route works in more detail on our New Forest pathway page.
We can carry on after an NHS rehabilitation episode – or add extra sessions alongside it – rebuilding strength and mobility at home for as long as it genuinely helps, working with any NHS or council care already in place. Our hospital discharge guide for families sets out what to prepare before the day itself.
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 Fordingbridge Service Area
We bring therapy services directly to your door in Fordingbridge and the surrounding villages. We regularly support clients in communities including Alderholt, Damerham, Godshill, Sandleheath, Breamore, Woodgreen, and Hyde.
We also cover nearby Ringwood, Verwood, and the wider New Forest. Salisbury is not covered at present; we are recruiting a therapist for the area.
A rural Avon Valley town with an older-than-average community
Fordingbridge is a riverside market town on the edge of the New Forest, but the rural location means that clinic-based physiotherapy can involve a significant journey — often to Salisbury or Ringwood.
Fordingbridge sits on the north-western edge of the New Forest, one of the oldest districts in the South East. Nearly a third of people across the district are aged 65 or over, and the median age has climbed to 51 – a community where staying steady on your feet, recovering well and keeping your independence matter to a great many households.
Getting to an appointment is the harder part here. The town lost its railway back in 1964, bus services across the SP6 villages – Sandleheath, Godshill, Breamore, Damerham and Alderholt among them – are sparse, and Salisbury or Bournemouth is a real journey for anyone who no longer drives. After a fall, an operation or a spell in hospital, that trip can be tiring before the therapy has even started.
Home visits take the journey out of it entirely. We bring the assessment and the rehabilitation to your own front room, so the work happens on your stairs, in your chair and along the paths you actually walk each day. If you live in one of the villages around Fordingbridge — Alderholt, Damerham, or Godshill — home visits are especially valuable.
- 29.8% of the New Forest district is aged 65 or over (England average 18.4%)
- 51 median age across the district, up from 47 a decade earlier
- 1964 the year Fordingbridge lost its railway – no rail link since
Sources: ONS Census 2021 (New Forest district, E07000091); local transport history.
Supporting Fordingbridge Care Homes
We work closely with local care homes to supplement their care with personalised, one-to-one rehabilitation. Our team regularly supports residents in homes such as Fordingbridge Care Home, Allenbrook Nursing Home, and Glynn Court Care Home.
Near the edge or not shown? Ask: we can often still help.
Helpful Local Resources
Community & Practical Support
- The Avonway Community Centre (opens in a new tab) A vital local hub hosting social clubs and activities that help combat isolation.
- Two Bridges Care Group (opens in a new tab) Volunteer transport to medical appointments (X-rays, scans, hospital visits).
- Hampshire Adult Social Care (opens in a new tab) Official resource for long-term care support and social services.
Health & Memory Support
- Making Memories Matter (opens in a new tab) Meaningful activity sessions for people with dementia to support cognitive stimulation.
- Dementia Walking Group (opens in a new tab) Friendly walking group for people with dementia and their carers.
- Parkinson's UK New Forest Branch (opens in a new tab) Local support, activities, and friendship for those managing Parkinson's.
FAQs About Our Fordingbridge Service
Do you visit the villages around Fordingbridge, like Alderholt?
Yes, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Fordingbridge and all the surrounding villages, including Alderholt, Damerham, Godshill, Sandleheath, Breamore, and Woodgreen.
Can you help after a stay at Fordingbridge Hospital?
Yes. We frequently help clients transition home after a stay in a community hospital like Fordingbridge Hospital or after discharge from Salisbury District Hospital. Our therapists focus on rebuilding the strength and confidence needed for daily life.
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.
How can occupational therapy make my home safer?
Our occupational therapists are experts in home safety. They can perform a full assessment to identify fall hazards, recommend modifications like improving lighting or removing rugs, and advise on equipment such as grab rails, shower seats, or stairlifts to make your home as safe as possible.
How much does a home visit in Fordingbridge 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.
Information from Medella Home Physio & OT. Clinical director: Naomi Patrick. Last updated .
Need Home Physio or OT in Fordingbridge?
Call 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.
Mon-Sun, 8am-8pm