Home Visits Across Romsey & Test Valley
Home Physiotherapy & OT in Romsey
We provide home physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Romsey: private home visits throughout this historic market town and the surrounding Test Valley villages, including North Baddesley, Abbotswood, Wellow, and Braishfield.
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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SO51 & surrounding areas The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free
Your Romsey Therapists
Meet the therapists who provide home visits in the Romsey and Test Valley area. View all team members.
What Our Clients Say
Independent reviews from families we have helped. Read all 31 reviews.
“My daughter contacted Medella for advice after my major surgery and stroke. The receptionist was extremely helpful and felt Seena would be the right physiotherapist to help me. Seena has given a sympathetic but firm approach encouraging me to regain movement in both my arms and to also strengthen my legs. Her knowledge and expertise have been invaluable and her exercises gentle but challenging. I would highly recommend her.”
Our Services in Romsey
Romsey 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.
Coming Home to Romsey After Hospital
We support safe and effective recovery at home after a stay at Romsey Hospital or Southampton General Hospital.
Which hospital, and NHS rehabilitation once you are home
Most Romsey residents who need hospital care are treated at Southampton General Hospital (University Hospital Southampton), a few miles to the south-east. Depending on the specialty, some pathways instead run through the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, so it is worth checking the discharge paperwork for the name of the team taking over.
Romsey is unusual in having its own community hospital. Romsey Hospital — part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — runs two rehabilitation wards (Nightingale and Chichester, 19 beds) that help people regain enough strength and confidence to return home, often within around two weeks. Once you are back at home, NHS community rehabilitation comes from the same trust's community therapy teams, with reablement delivered by Hampshire County Council. Reablement is free for up to six weeks, depending on your assessed needs. Other NHS community rehabilitation follows your clinical needs and local pathway; ask your team what your discharge plan includes.
When that NHS and council support ends but recovery is still going, we pick it up at home — senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy for as long as it is useful, fitting around any care you are already receiving. Our guide to planning a hospital discharge explains what families can expect, and our elderly rehabilitation and mobility service is often where that ongoing work begins.
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 Romsey Service Area
We provide home visits throughout Romsey and the surrounding Test Valley communities, including North Baddesley, Wellow, Nursling, Rownhams, Ampfield, Braishfield, and Sherfield English.
We also cover neighbouring areas including Southampton, Eastleigh, and Chandler's Ford. Salisbury is not covered at present; we are recruiting a therapist for the area.
Home Visits and an Ageing Test Valley
Test Valley is growing older faster than England as a whole. At the 2021 Census, 21.3% of the borough's residents were aged 65 or over — around one in five — and the number of over-65s had risen by nearly 30% in the previous decade, well ahead of the national trend. The borough's median age, 44, sits several years above the England figure of around 40. (These are borough-wide figures for Test Valley, not Romsey town alone.)
Romsey itself is a compact market town, but much of the surrounding SO51 area is genuinely rural — Braishfield, Ampfield, Awbridge and the scattered lanes towards the New Forest fringe, where bus services are thin. For an older adult, the real question is often not whether an appointment exists but whether they can get to it, park, walk in, wait, and get home again. That everyday difficulty shows in the numbers: the volunteers of Romsey Good Neighbours alone make around 2,500 trips to medical appointments a year.
A home visit removes that journey. We bring the assessment and the therapy to you, with family close by rather than in a distant waiting room — and everything we work on is the home you actually live in.
Sources: ONS Census 2021 (Test Valley, E07000093); Romsey Good Neighbours.
Supporting Romsey Care Homes
We work closely with local care homes to deliver personalised one-to-one therapy and staff training. Our team regularly supports residents in homes such as Woodley Grange, Abbotswood Court, and Knights' Grove in nearby North Baddesley. This list is not exhaustive, so please contact us to arrange support in your care home.
Near the edge or not shown? Ask: we can often still help.
Helpful Local Resources
Community & Practical Support
- Age Concern Romsey & District (opens in a new tab) A local charity offering information, advice, and support services for older people.
- Romsey Good Neighbours (opens in a new tab) A volunteer group offering practical help such as transport to medical appointments.
- Carers Together Hampshire (opens in a new tab) Dedicated carer support service and advice for unpaid carers in Romsey.
- Unity (Test Valley Community Transport) (opens in a new tab) Accessible-car and community transport into Romsey, including trips to medical appointments.
Disability & Carer Support
- Romsey Dementia Action Group (ROMDAG) (opens in a new tab) A community organisation working to improve awareness and facilities for those living with dementia.
- Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club (opens in a new tab) Peer support, information and social activities for people affected by stroke in Romsey and the surrounding area.
- Hampshire County Council Adult Care (opens in a new tab) The official resource for adult social care, support, and services.
FAQs About Our Romsey Service
Do you visit homes in North Baddesley and Wellow?
Yes, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Romsey and all surrounding Test Valley villages, including North Baddesley, Wellow, Nursling, Rownhams, Ampfield, and Braishfield.
Can you help after a stay at Romsey Community Hospital?
Yes. We frequently help clients transition home after a stay at Romsey Community Hospital, as well as larger acute hospitals like Southampton General. Our therapists specialise in creating tailored programmes to help you regain strength and confidence safely at home.
Why is home-based therapy better than going to a clinic?
For many of our clients, home is the best place for rehabilitation. It removes the stress and difficulty of travel, and it allows our therapists to see your exact living environment. This means we can provide real-world advice and practice tasks that are directly relevant to you, such as navigating your own stairs or getting in and out of your favourite chair.
How quickly can you visit me in Romsey?
First home visits in Romsey and the surrounding villages are usually available within 2–7 days, depending on your location and therapist availability. If you are waiting for NHS rehabilitation, we may be able to help sooner, although NHS waiting times vary by service and area. If you’ve recently left hospital or are planning your discharge, contact us to confirm the earliest suitable visit.
How much does a home visit in Romsey 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 Romsey?
Call us 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