Home Visits Across Verwood & East Dorset
Home Physiotherapy & OT in Verwood
We provide home physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Verwood: private home visits across Verwood and the surrounding East Dorset villages.
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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BH31 & surrounding postcodes The first 5 miles from your therapist's base are free
Your Verwood Therapists
Meet the therapists who provide home visits in the Verwood area. View all team members.
“My Mum-in-Law has really appreciated the lovely physios at Medella. She says they "push me hard in a good way" and have helped her maximise her mobility after a stroke.”
Our Services in Verwood
Verwood 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.
“Medella were highly rated and we were not disappointed. Naomi sets her standards high. Resulting in a very professional and caring team. Catherine, our physio, provides motivation and optimism to just the right degree. Always assessing what can be achieved safely at each session and leaving her patients pleased with what's been achieved. Medella will not disappoint.”
After Hospital in Verwood: How the NHS Pathway Fits Together
Specialising in elderly rehabilitation, we help patients recover safely in their own homes — whether you need physio after a fall, stroke, or surgery. Our experienced therapists bring expert care directly to your door.
Which hospital, and NHS rehabilitation once you are home
Most Verwood residents who need hospital care are treated by University Hospitals Dorset — usually at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital or Poole Hospital, depending on the specialty and how you were admitted.
Once you are ready to come home, ongoing rehabilitation is provided by Dorset HealthCare, whose community rehabilitation team for this area works from St Leonards Hospital near Ferndown — the community hospital Dorset HealthCare names as serving Verwood, with an integrated community rehabilitation team and physiotherapy outpatients. Alongside it, Dorset Council's reablement service, delivered through Care Dorset, offers short-term help to rebuild everyday confidence at home. 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.
That is where we fit in. We continue your rehabilitation once the NHS episode comes to an end, or add extra one-to-one sessions in parallel if you would like more frequent input than the community team can provide. If a parent has just come home after a fall, our guide to what happens next and our falls prevention service explain the steps you can take.
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 Verwood Service Area
We provide home visits across all of Verwood and the surrounding East Dorset villages, including Three Legged Cross, Cranborne, Alderholt, Edmondsham, and Woodlands.
We also cover nearby towns including Wimborne, Ferndown, Ringwood, and Fordingbridge.
Older, Rural and Reliant on the Car: Verwood in Numbers
Verwood is an East Dorset town surrounded by heathland, but travelling to clinic appointments in Bournemouth or Poole isn't always practical — especially when you're recovering from surgery, a fall, or illness.
Verwood is an older town even by Dorset's standards. Dorset Council's area profile, drawn from the 2021 Census, shows that 28.0% of Verwood's 15,456 residents are aged 65 or over — more than one in four — and across the wider former East Dorset district that figure rises to 32.3%, close to one in three. Many people moved here during their working lives and are now growing older in place.
It is also a notably car-dependent place. Verwood lost its railway station back in 1964, and today just 7.6% of households have no car at all — everyday life here is built around driving. When public transport is needed, the Morebus X6 is the main link towards Poole and Bournemouth, but a multi-leg bus journey to an outpatient appointment is rarely realistic for someone recovering from surgery or feeling unsteady after a fall.
A home visit removes that hurdle. Your physiotherapist or occupational therapist comes to you — no journey to arrange, no waiting room, and no need to depend on a lift from family.
Sources: Dorset Council Verwood area profile (ONS Census 2021).
Supporting Verwood Care Homes
We work closely with local care homes including Verwood House and Oakdene Care, delivering personalised one-to-one therapy and staff training to maintain mobility, independence, and wellbeing for residents.
Near the edge or not shown? Ask: we can often still help.
Helpful Local Resources
Community Support
- Verwood Hub (opens in a new tab) The council-run community and leisure hub, with activity mornings, exercise classes and a café.
- Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset (opens in a new tab) Social activities, befriending, and wellbeing support for older adults.
- Parkinson's UK East Dorset (opens in a new tab) Local support group for people with Parkinson's and their families.
Local GP Surgeries & Healthcare
- The Cranborne Practice (opens in a new tab) Local GP surgery serving Verwood and surrounding villages.
- St Leonards Hospital (Dorset HealthCare) (opens in a new tab) The NHS community hospital serving Verwood, with an integrated community rehabilitation team and physiotherapy outpatients.
- Dorset Council Adult Social Care (opens in a new tab) Information on care assessments and support services.
FAQs About Our Verwood Service
Do you cover villages like Three Legged Cross and Cranborne?
Yes, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide home visits throughout Verwood and surrounding East Dorset villages, including Three Legged Cross, Cranborne, Alderholt, Edmondsham, and Woodlands. We cover all BH31 postcodes.
Can you help with recovery after hospital discharge?
Yes. Many of our Verwood 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.
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 Verwood 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 Verwood?
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.
Mon-Sun, 8am-8pm